ailette

[ ey-let ]

/ eɪˈlɛt /

noun Armor.

either of two standing pieces of metal or cuir-bouilli, attached to the shoulders as an ornament or as a means of displaying the wearer's arms: used c1275–c1350.

Origin of ailette

< Middle French, diminutive of aile wing. See aisle, -ette

Words nearby ailette

ailanthus, ailanthus silkworm, aileen, aileron, aileron roll, ailette, ailey, ailing, ailment, ailurophile, ailurophilia

Example sentences from the Web for ailette

South of the Ailette River the French fought their way forward foot by foot.

The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) |Various
It is clear, from the Cross on the shield having the same position as the other, that the ailette is not a square one worn awry.

Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe |John Hewitt
Assemblages of German troops north of Ailette were dispersed with heavy losses by the concentrated fire from French batteries.

The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) |Various
The enemy had already moved their artillery across the Ailette to a ridge north of the river.

America's War for Humanity |Thomas Herbert Russell

The Clehongre figure is especially curious as shewing the ailette fastened by its "laqueus," which appears on the outside.

Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe |John Hewitt

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ailette

noun Armor.

Origin of ailette

Words nearby ailette

Example sentences from the Web for ailette