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
mantelets
noun
as in burnouses
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- burnouses
- pelerines
- burnooses
- palatines
- capuchins
- pelisses
- roquelaures
- josephs
- manteaus
- mantillas
- tippets
- capotes
- dominos
- dominoes
- mantas
- capelets
- sarapes
- capes
- cowls
- ponchos
- frocks
- shawls
- wraps
- mantles
- cloaks
- serapes
- stoles