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 Mantel \Man"tel\, n. [The same word as mantle a garment; cf. F.
   manteau de chemin['e]e. See {Mantle}.] (Arch.)
   The finish around a fireplace, covering the chimney-breast in
   front and sometimes on both sides; especially, a shelf above
   the fireplace, and its supports. The shelf is called also a
   {mantelpiece} or {mantlepiece}. [Written also {mantle}.]
   [1913 Webster]