burgonet

American  

[bur-guh-net, -nit, bur-guh-net] / ˈbɜr gəˌnɛt, -nɪt, ˌbɜr gəˈnɛt /

noun

Armor.

1. an open helmet, usually having a peak and hinged cheek pieces, and often accompanied by a buffe.

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burgonet British  

/ ˈbɜːɡəˌnɛt /

noun

1. a light 16th-century helmet, usually made of steel, with hinged cheekpieces

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Etymology

Origin of burgonet

1590–1600; Middle English burgon of Burgundy (< Middle French Bourgogne Burgundy) + -et, modeled on Middle French bourguignotte

Example Sentences

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burgonet

He is the demi-Atlas of this earth, the arm and burgonet of men, the fellow who is living with Elizabeth Taylor.

From Time Magazine Archive

I am resolv'd to bear a greater storm Than any thou canst conjure up to-day; And that I'll write upon thy burgonet, Might I but know thee by thy household badge.

From King Henry VI, Part 2 by Shakespeare, William

I am resolv'd to bear a greater storm     Than any thou canst conjure up to-day;     And that I'll write upon thy burgonet,     Might I but know thee by thy household badge.

From King Henry VI, Part 2 by Shakespeare, William

And, sapphire-set, a burgonet of gold Barbaric, wyvern-crested whose throat rolled A flame-sharp tongue of agate, and whose eyes Glowed venomous great rubies fierce of prize.

From Accolon of Gaul with Other Poems by Cawein, Madison Julius

They therefore resemble the armets and have often been confused with them, but the distinguishing feature of the burgonet is invariably the front peak.

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