moton
See also: Moton
English
Etymology
Unknown. Perhaps derived from Old French;[1] compare Norman moton (“chin”), from Old French menton (“chin; chinguard (of a helmet)”).
Noun
moton (plural motons)
- (military, historical) A small plate covering the armpit in armour of the 14th century and later.
References
- R:Century 1911
Further reading
- moton in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Finnish
Noun
moton
- Genitive singular form of motto.
Anagrams
- monot
Middle English
Noun
moton
- Alternative form of motoun
Norman
Etymology
Compare Old French menton.
Noun
moton m (plural motons)
- (Jersey, anatomy) chin
Old French
Noun
moton m (oblique plural motons, nominative singular motons, nominative plural moton)
- Alternative form of mouton