mamillière

A form of mamelière — A circular armor plate (of metal, leather, etc) worn over the breast of a fighter to hold chains to which the sword, dagger, or helmet could be attached, so as to be recoverable if knocked from the fighter.

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Meanings

nounmamillière (plural mamillières)

plural mamillières

  1. alternativeAlternative form of mamelière.

    The anelace is of Italian origin and derives its name from the ring attached to it which was connected by a light chain with a mamillière. The misericorde here is from the Meyrick collection, and an example of this weapon is[…]

    1901, Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Proceedings ..., page 132
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    Mamillières were circular plates over the paps, with rings affixed. Chains passed through the rings, one being usually attached to the sword and scabbard. These pieces were introduced in the reign of Edward I., and prevailed during […] It was not uncommon for a ring to be fixed to the pommel for attachment to a chain connecting it with a mamillière. Examples of this kind may be seen on an effigy in the church at Ebersberg, temp. 1371; another at Borfe, in the[…]

    1900, Robert Coltman Clephan, The Defensive Armour and the Weapons and Engines of War of Mediæval Times: And of the "Renaissance.", pages 35, 164
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