The Collaborative International Dictionary
Vamplate
Vamplate \Vam"plate`\, n. [F. avant fore, fore + E. plate.] A round of iron on the shaft of a tilting spear, to protect the hand. [Written also vamplet.]
Wiktionary
vamplate
n. A round of iron on the shaft of a tilting spear, to protect the hand.
Usage examples of "vamplate".
I could set my lance in it with the handguard, or vamplate, ahead of the notch.
I could set my lance in it with the handguard, or vamplate, ahead of the notch.