mantle
21mantle — mantle1 noun 1》 a woman s loose sleeveless cloak or shawl. 2》 a covering: a mantle of snow. 3》 an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another. [with allusion to the passing of Elijah s cloak (mantle) to Elisha (2 Kings …
22mantle — 1. noun 1) a dark green velvet mantle Syn: cloak, cape, shawl, wrap, stole; historical pelisse 2) a thick mantle of snow Syn: covering, layer, blanket, sheet, veil, curtain …
23mantle — mantel, mantle Mantel is originally a variant of mantle, both forms are derived from the Latin word mantellum meaning ‘cloak’, and both have meanings to do with covering. Mantle has several uses, including ‘cloak’ (usually as worn by women) and… …
24mantle — I. noun Etymology: Middle English mantel, from Anglo French, from Latin mantellum Date: 13th century 1. a. a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes ; cloak b. a figurative cloak symbolizing preeminence or authority < accepted the mantle …
25mantle — n. symbol of authority to assume; inherit; wear the mantle (of power) * * * [mæntl] wear the mantle (of power) [ symbol of authority ] to assume: inherit …
26mantle — [13] Mantle comes via Old French mantel from Latin mantellum ‘cloak’, a word of uncertain (possibly Celtic) origin. Related forms to find their way into English from other languages include mantilla [18] (a Spanish diminutive of manta ‘cape’,… …
27Mantle — 12th century onwards. A circular cloak, long and loose often fastened with a cord linking two clasps at the neck. A mantle does not have a hood. During the 14th century, mens mantle s fastened on the right shoulder with 3 buttons, while the… …
28mantle — man•tle [[t]ˈmæn tl[/t]] n. v. tled, tling 1) clo a long, loose, capelike garment; sleeveless cloak 2) something that covers, envelops, or conceals: the mantle of darkness[/ex] 3) gel the portion of the earth, about 1800 mi. (2900 km) thick,… …
29mantle — [13] Mantle comes via Old French mantel from Latin mantellum ‘cloak’, a word of uncertain (possibly Celtic) origin. Related forms to find their way into English from other languages include mantilla [18] (a Spanish diminutive of manta ‘cape’,… …
30Mantle — n. & v. n. 1 a loose sleeveless cloak, esp. of a woman. 2 a covering (a mantle of snow). 3 a spiritual influence or authority (see 2 Kings 2:13). 4 a fragile lacelike tube fixed round a gas jet to give an incandescent light. 5 an outer fold of… …
