Usage examples (27)

• Then, approaching the mantelet -- "Much pleasure, Monseigneur," said he.
• It requires great dexterity in cutting out the mantelet to give a graceful appearance to this innovation.
• Velvet mantelet, with arabesque in silk braiding, a quarter of an inch wide, and satin stitch, slightly fitting to the waist; wide sleeves, and entirely embroidered.
• Compare to that yellow-nailed, swart bear-skin, the coat-armour made with cloth of Tars, the mantelet thick-sown with rubies; for the locks like the raven's plumage, the...