ven·tail (v n t l )n. The lower movable part of the front of a medieval helmet, fitting over the mouth or neck. [Middle English, from Old French vantail, from vent, wind, from Latin ventus; see w  - in Indo-European roots.] |
ventail [ˈvɛnteɪl]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (in medieval armour) a covering for the lower part of the face
[from Old French ventaille sluice, from vent wind, from Latin ventus]
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