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casque
[ kask ]
noun
- an open, conical helmet with a nose guard, commonly used in the medieval period.
- any helmet-shaped head covering.
- Zoology. a process or formation on the head, resembling a helmet.
casque
/ kæsk /
noun
- zoology a helmet or a helmet-like process or structure, as on the bill of most hornbills
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Derived Forms
- casqued, adjective
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Other Words From
- casqued [kaskt], adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of casque1
C17: from French, from Spanish casco; see cask
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Example Sentences
Her fabulous head reposed upon his brow, like a casque of ancient days whereby warriors struck fear to the hearts of their foes.
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Richard fought the more slowly, his casque dented and his shield; but the Valencia mail was proof.
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Then the flap of the tent dashed aside, and forth strode a figure in silvered casque and hauberk.
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From the pommel of his saddle hung a Venetian casque, which he had doffed for a turban, a more comfortable head-gear on the route.
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The Duke's casque was beaten and gory, his long white pennon red-dyed, his horse wounded.
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