basinet

American  

[bas-uh-nit, -net, bas-uh-net] / ˈbæs ə nɪt, -ˌnɛt, ˌbæs əˈnɛt /

noun

Armor.

1. a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière.

2. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap.

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basinet British  

/ -ˌnɛt, ˈbæsɪnɪt /

noun

1. a close-fitting medieval helmet of light steel usually with a visor

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Etymology

Origin of basinet

1250–1300; Middle English bas ( e ) net < Middle French bacinet. See basin, -et

Example Sentences

Like the basinet it was worn in a simple form by archers and pikemen and in a more elaborate form by the knights and men-at-arms.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

Beyond the soldiers on the hill,    The mother by her basinet.

From 'Hello, Soldier!' Khaki Verse by Dyson, Edward

But in the latter half of the 13th century the basinet was developed into a complete war head-dress and replaced the heaume.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

He is represented in full knightly armour, wearing a rich collar, with the letters "S.S." interwoven, his basinet bearing the words "The Nazarene."

From Shakespeare's Family by Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael)

On the one hand the simple casque easily transformed itself into the basinet, originally a pointed iron skull-cap without nasal, ear-guards, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various