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overmantel

[ oh-ver-man-tl ]

adjective

  1. situated above a mantelpiece.


noun

  1. an ornament or panel situated above a mantelpiece.

overmantel

/ ˈəʊəˌæԳə /

noun

  1. an ornamental shelf over a mantelpiece, often with a mirror
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overmantel1

First recorded in 1880–85; over- + mantel
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The Commander is standing in front of the fireless fireplace, back to it, one elbow on the carved wooden overmantel, other hand in his pocket.

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The 16th Century linen-fold panelling, the fireplace overmantel and the carved and moulded ceiling beams were dismantled, crated up and sent to America.

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It frequently occurs that, in consequence of extensive subdivision of labour and excessive competition, a man or boy is set to do one thing—e.g., music-stools, overmantels, chair-legs, sideboards—all the time.

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They were discussing a photograph on the overmantel, a photograph of children.

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The fire-place was crowned by an overmantel of six decorative panels, all that was left of James' method of applying gold lacquer to poker-work.

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