n. [ The same word as mantle a garment; cf. F. manteau de cheminée. See Mantle. ] (Arch.) The finish around a fireplace, covering the chimney-breast in front and sometimes on both sides; especially, a shelf above the fireplace, and its supports. The shelf is called also a
n. [ F., dim. of manteau, OF. mantel. See Mantle. ]
A mantelet upon his shoulders hanging. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ It. mantelletta. See Mantelet. ] (R. C. Ch.) A silk or woolen vestment without sleeves worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court. It has a low collar, is fastened in front, and reaches almost to the knees. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. Same as Mantel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The shelf of a mantel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Arch.) The lintel of a fireplace when of wood, as frequently in early houses. [ 1913 Webster ]