Antonyms for manteau


Grammar : Noun
Spell : man-toh, man-toh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn toʊ, mænˈtoʊ


Definition of manteau

Origin :
  • "cloak, mantle," 1670s, from French manteau, from Old French mantel (see mantle).
  • As in poncho : noun cloak
  • As in cape : noun sleeveless coat
  • As in cloak : noun cover; coat
Example sentences :
  • Manteau of light brown cashmere, trimmed with velvet of the same color; closed up in front by four large brandebourgs.
  • Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 » by Various
  • Tilting harness probably made by Helmschmid; espaliers, manteau d'armes, coude, left cuisse and colleret missing.
  • Extract from : « The Business of Life » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Manteau of India muslin, trimmed with a broad frill, the embroidering of which corresponds with the flowers of the dress.
  • Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. VI, November 1850, Vol. I » by Various
  • Manteau de brocart a fleurs dOr doubl de pluche couleur de feu.
  • Extract from : « Origin and Early History of the Fashion Plate » by John L. Nevinson
  • It was in last October; I know it was, because I had just received my winter manteau,—my blue velvet one, with the fur bands.'
  • Extract from : « The Bow of Orange Ribbon » by Amelia E. Barr
  • The manteau de cour is of white satin, trimmed with Valenciennes lace and ruches of chiffon.
  • Extract from : « The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 » by Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone

Synonyms for manteau

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019