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  

/ ˈbæsɪnɪt, -ˌnɛt /

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

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basinet

This was the typical headpiece of the last half of the Hundred Years’ War as the vizored basinet had been of the first.

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

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 William S. Sadler

Towards the end of the 13th century, however, the basinet grew in size and strength, just as the casque had grown, and began to challenge comparison with the heavy and clumsy heaume.

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

A small mantle of some rich materials, attached to the knightly basinet or helm, and worn hanging down.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by R. B. Utting

But there were many knights who still fought with the great helm covering basinet and camail, a fact which speaks eloquently of the mighty blows given in this warlike age.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various