"moton" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: motons [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English moton, of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Old French, compare Norman moton (“chin”), from Old French menton (“chin; mentonnière, chinguard (of a helmet)”); alternatively, compare mouton (“sheepskin”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|moton}} Middle English moton, {{der|en|fro|-}} Old French, {{cog|nrf|moton||chin}} Norman moton (“chin”), {{cog|fro|menton||chin; mentonnière, chinguard (of a helmet)}} Old French menton (“chin; mentonnière, chinguard (of a helmet)”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} moton (plural motons)
  1. (military, historical) A small plate covering the armpit in armour of the 14th century and later. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-moton-en-noun-2l45XAJc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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