umbrere

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English

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Etymology

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

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Noun

umbrere (plural umbreres)

  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.
    Synonym: umbrel
    • 2014, Joyce Boro, Margaret Tyler, 'Mirror of Princely Deeds and Knighthood, ', MHRA, →ISBN, page 102:
      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.

Latin

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Verb

umbrēre

  1. second-person singular present passive subjunctive of umbrō