Definition of Aventeil

Av"en*tail (&?;), n. [OF. esventail. Cf. Ventail.] The movable front to a helmet; the ventail.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

(Mail armour): the flap or adjustable part of the hood of mail, which when unfastened allowed the hood to drop upon the shoulders.
(Solid armour): The movable front to a helmet; the ventail.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

You arrived at this page by searching for Aventeil
The correct Spelling of this word is: Aventail

Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering a wide range of topics.

Home | A to Z | About | Contact Us | Related Links