manifer

manifer [man-uh-fer, -fer] ExamplesWord Origin noun Armor.

1. a gauntlet for protecting the left hand when holding the reins of a horse.

Also main-de-fer. Origin of manifer alteration of Middle French main-de-fer hand of iron Examples from the Web for manifer Historical Examples of manifer

The bridle-hand of the rider wears the Manifer (main-de-fer).

Armour & Weapons

Charles John Ffoulkes