ventail

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) A piece of armour used to protect the neck.
  2. Noun.  (historical) The movable front part of a helmet, originally including the visor but later specifically the separate lower section.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete, rare) That part of a mediaeval helmet which is intended for the admission of air.

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