A short cloak formerly worn by knights.

A short cloak or mantle worn by women.

short cape worn by women

A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; -- now commonly written mantlet.

A movable shield or screen made of heavy planks to protect besieging or besieged soldiers from musket fire.

portable bulletproof shelter

Detached fortification preventing direct access to a gateway; low outer wall.