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

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Example Sentences

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basinet

Soon after the beginning of the 15th century the high-crowned basinet gave place to the salade or sallet, a helmet with a low rounded crown and a long brim or neck-guard at the back.

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

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

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 C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael) Stopes

The pillow or mattress may be turned or perhaps the mattress be raised nearer the edge of the basinet.

From The Mother and Her Child by William S. Sadler

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