"brandellet" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

Etymology: Perhaps a diminutive of brand (“sword”). Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} brandellet
  1. a word of uncertain meaning, denoting some part of a knight's equipment, perhaps a small sword
    Sense id: en-brandellet-enm-noun-EECPrRUD Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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