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lambert
Lambeth walk
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lambrequin

lam·bre·quin [ lámbrəkin, lámbərkin ] (plural lam·bre·quins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. household ornamental hanging: a decorative strip of drapery, hung along the top of a doorway, window, shelf, or mantelpiece

2. history scarf attached to knight's helmet: a veil, scarf, or piece of drapery attached to a knight's helmet to protect it from heat and rust

3. heraldry 
Same as  mantling


4. ceramics ornamental border on vase: a decorative border near the top of a vase

[Early 18th century. Via French< assumed Dutch, "small veil" < lamper "veil"]
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