man'-t'-l: Used 5 times of Elijah's mantle ('addereth, 1 Ki 19:18,19; 2 Ki 2:8,13,14), which was probably of hair. Found in plural once (Isa 3:22), where it (ma`ataphoth) is an upper wide tunic with sleeves (kethoneth). See DRESS; KERCHIEF.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'MANTLE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.