mantelet

man·tel·et  (mntl-t, mntlt)

n.

1. A short cape.

2. also mant·let (mntlt) A mobile screen or shield formerly used to protect besieging soldiers.

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[Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of mantel, mantle; see mantle.]

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mantelet [ˈmænt^əˌlɛt], mantlet

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's short mantle, often lace-trimmed, worn in the mid-19th century

2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a portable bulletproof screen or shelter

[from Old French, diminutive of mantel mantle]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mantelet - portable bulletproof shelter mantlet shelter - a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
	2.	mantelet - short cape worn by women mantilla cape, mantle - a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter