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

A refrigerator and her grandson's basinet swirled up toward her, "like trying to see who was going to get up the stairs first."

From US News

In manuscripts, &c., armoured men are sometimes portrayed fighting in their hoods, without casques, basinets or other form of helmet.

From Project Gutenberg

Armet, �r′met, n. a helmet introduced about 1450 in place of the basinet, consisting of an iron cap, spreading over the back of the neck, having in front the visor, beaver, and gorget.

From Project Gutenberg

His helmet is a basinet, pointed at the top, probably worn over a complete hood of mail flowing to the mid-breast.

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The original small basinet was a light open cap, with a peaked crown.

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