Mantelet

Man´tel`et

n.	1.	A short cloak formerly worn by knights. A mantelet upon his shoulders hanging. - Chaucer.
	2.	(Fort.) 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.

Noun	1.	mantelet - portable bulletproof shelter Synonyms: mantlet
	2.	mantelet - short cape worn by women Synonyms: mantilla