Defn: A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; — now commonly written mantlet.
MANTELLETTA
Man`tel*let"ta, n. [It. mantelletta. See Mantelet.] (R. C. Ch.)
Defn: A silk or woolen vestment without sleeves worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court. It has a low collar, is fastened in front, and reaches almost to the knees.
MANTELPIECE
Man"tel*piece`, n.
Defn: Same as Mantel.
MANTELSHELF
Man"tel*shelf`, n.
Defn: The shelf of a mantel.
MANTELTREE
Man"tel*tree`, n. (Arch.)
Defn: The lintel of a fireplace when of wood, as frequently in early houses.
MANTIC
Man"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.