What does "umbrere" mean?

In medieval armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or movable faceguard was sometimes attached.

What is a synonym for "umbrere"?

Common synonyms include: umbrel.

Umbrere

//ʌmˈbɹɛə// noun

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Noun

1
In medieval armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or movable faceguard was sometimes attached. historical
"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."

Synonyms

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umbrel

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"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."

Etymology

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

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