chapelle
French
Etymology
From Old French chapele, from Late Latin cappella < cappa.
Pronunciation
Noun
chapelle f (plural chapelles)
- chapel
- A covering for the head.
- 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 9:
- The chapelle de fer, is, literally translated, the iron hat, or chaplet; but according to Father Daniel, the term chapelle was anciently used, to express every sort of covering for the head.
- 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 9:
Related terms
Jèrriais
Etymology
From Old French chapele, from Late Latin cappella, a diminutive of cappa.
Noun
chapelle f (plural chapelles)