monnion
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monnion — /mon ee euhn/, n. Armor. spaulder. [ OF moignon stump (of a limb), hence, that which covers or protects it; akin to Sp muñón muscle of the arm] * * * … Universalium
spaulder — /spawl deuhr/, n. Armor. a pauldron, esp. one for protecting only a shoulder. Also called monnion. [earlier spauld shoulder (ME spald, spalde < OF espalde, espalle < L spatula SPATULA) + ER1] * * * … Universalium
armor — n 1. covering, protection, wrapping, sheathing; mail, chain mail, coat of mail, armor plate, armature. 2.Armor. shield, buckler,. Archaic. targe, Class. Myth. aegis; helmet, helm, armet, heaume, casque, sallet, sallade; morion, cabassett, comb… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
spaulder — /spawl deuhr/, n. Armor. a pauldron, esp. one for protecting only a shoulder. Also called monnion. [earlier spauld shoulder (ME spald, spalde < OF espalde, espalle < L spatula SPATULA) + ER1] … Useful english dictionary
