Lambrequin definition
A short ornamental drapery for the top of a window or door or the edge of a shelf.
noun
A heavy protective cloth worn over a helmet in medieval times.
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A fabric covering for a knight's helmet.
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A drapery hanging from a shelf or covering the upper part of a window or doorway.
noun
An ornamental hanging over upper part of window or along the edge of a shelf.
noun
A border pattern with draped effect used in ceramics.
noun
A covering for a helmet.
noun
Origin of lambrequin
- French probably from Dutch lamperkijn diminutive of Middle Dutch lamper veil
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition