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chapel de fer

[ sha-pel duh fair ]

noun

plural chapels de fer.
  1. a medieval open helmet, often having a broad brim for deflecting blows from above.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chapel de fer1

1895–1900; < Old French: hat of iron; chapeau, ferrous
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Example Sentences

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"Well, give me the casque," said his master, "and you take my barret;" and receiving the chapel de fer from the boy's hands, he placed it on his head, raised the visor till it rested against the crest, and rode slowly on towards the attendant of the chase, who, with all a sportsman's eagerness, was watching down the avenue attentively.

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Chapel de Fer at Ockwells, Berks These shields represent the arms of Sir John Norreys, the builder of Ockwells Manor House, and of his sovereign, patrons, and kinsfolk.

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