Definition

A type of protective clothing that resembles a skirt, often made of armor.

Example

The knight wore a tonlet as part of his battle gear.

Conversation

I saw a historical movie last night, and they showed a tonlet worn by the knights.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know they had specific names for those pieces of armor.

Yeah, it was fascinating to learn about the different styles, like how the tonlet was designed for mobility.

I can see how that would be important in battle. I need to watch that movie!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tonlet' originates from Middle English 'tonlet', which is a diminutive form of 'ton' (meaning a large cask or barrel). The suffix '-let' indicates a smaller version. Therefore, 'tonlet' refers to a small cask or barrel.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'ton' as a large barrel, and the '-let' means small, so a tonlet is a small barrel.

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