umbrere
Etymology
From Middle English umbrere, from Old French ombrier (modern French ombrière); see ombre (“a shade”). Compare umbrella.
noun
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(historical) In medieval armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or movable faceguard was sometimes attached. Himself being clad with his bright armour, his umbrere pulled down, and a mighty spear in his hand, so big as they all marvelled at his good making. 2014, Joyce Boro, Margaret Tyler, 'Mirror of Princely Deeds and Knighthood, ', MHRA, page 102
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