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

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 Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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

Thereupon the heaume became, by degrees, the special head-dress of the tournament, and grew heavier, larger and more elaborate, while the basinet, reinforced with camail and vizor, was worn in battle.

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

The basinet may be dispensed with entirely if the sides of the enameled crib are lined to cut off draughts and the babe is properly supported by pillows.

From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.