n.
[F. ailette, dim. of aile wing, L. ala.]
A small square shield, formerly worn on the shoulders of knights, -- being the prototype of the modern epaulet. Fairholt.
| Dictionary: Ai·lette |
[F. ailette, dim. of aile wing, L. ala.]
A small square shield, formerly worn on the shoulders of knights, -- being the prototype of the modern epaulet. Fairholt.
| Chemin des Dames (road, France) | |
| Ailette | |
| Culet (armour) |