Dictionary

umbrere en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ʌmˈbɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ (General-American)
• /ʌmˈbɹɛə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ʌmˈbɹɛəɹ/ (General-American)
• /ʌmˈbɹɪə/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From Middle English umbrere, from Old French ombrier (modern French ombrière), from Latin umbra; see ombre (“a shade”). Compare umbrella.

Meanings

1. (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, →ISBN, page 102:

Forms

Synonyms

umbrel