Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

klappvisor

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: klap-pvi-sor
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of klappvisier.

Example Sentences

"The two men riding beside Constantine drew their heavy swords and pulled down their klappvisors. He drew a deep breath and pulled down his. Through the eye slits, he could momentarily see Secco point his sword at the enemy men–at–arms […] A second vicious axe blow dented his armet just above the klappvisor, tumbling him off his mount. A loud cheer rose as the few remaining Ferrarese men–at–arms."
"Mittle-European coat with long, loose sleeves and wears a bascinet with a klappvisor, somewhat demodée in Italy but still popular north of the Alps. Dal Verme's armour is a combination of up-to-date and earlier pieces, his family's ..."

Etymology

Partial calque of German Klappvisier

Inflected Forms

klappvisors (plural)

Questions

What does klappvisor mean?: Alternative form of klappvisier.
Where does klappvisor come from?: Partial calque of German Klappvisier

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