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manteau

[ man-toh, man-toh ]

noun

, Obsolete.
, plural man·teaus, man·teaux [man, -tohz, man-, tohz].
  1. a mantle or cloak, especially one worn by women.


manteau

/ ˈmæntəʊ; mɑ̃to /

noun

  1. a cloak or mantle


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Word History and Origins

Origin of manteau1

From French, dating back to 1665–75; mantle

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Word History and Origins

Origin of manteau1

C17: via French from Latin mantellum mantle

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Example Sentences

Item une manteau de scarlate, deux chapperons de velours noir, douze pieces appartenant aux chapperons.

When the oxide passes into the red state, it gives the tint called manteau Isabelle.

Manteau of India muslin, trimmed with a broad frill, the embroidering of which corresponds with the flowers of the dress.

Manteau de brocart a fleurs dOr doubl de pluche couleur de feu.

It was in last October; I know it was, because I had just received my winter manteau,—my blue velvet one, with the fur bands.'

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