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mantling
CIDE DICTIONARY
mantling, n.
The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms: -- called also lambrequin . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
mantling, n. Heraldry 1 ornamental drapery etc. behind and around a shield.
2 a representation of this.
2 a representation of this.
Etymology
MANTLE + ING(1)
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