mantelet
noun
man·tel·et ˈmant-lət 
ˈman-tᵊl-ət,
ˌman-tə-ˈlet
1
: a very short cape or cloak
2
or mantlet
ˈmant-lət
: a movable shelter formerly used by besiegers as a protection when attacking 
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of mantel
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
mantelet
noun
as in pelerine
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- pelerine
- pelisse
- mantilla
- burnoose
- capelet
- burnous
- capuchin
- cowl
- cape
- capote
- manteau
- palatine
- joseph
- manta
- roquelaure
- tippet
- poncho
- frock
- shawl
- cloak
- mantle
- sarape
- serape
- domino
- stole
- wrap