casque

[ kask ]

noun

1. an open, conical helmet with a nose guard, commonly used in the medieval period.
2. any helmet-shaped head covering.
3. Zoology. a process or formation on the head, resembling a helmet.

casque

/ kæsk /

noun

1. zoology a helmet or a helmet-like process or structure, as on the bill of most hornbills

Derived Forms

• casqued, adjective

Other Words From

• casqued [kaskt], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of casque¹

1570–80; < Middle French < Spanish casco helmet, head, earthen pot; akin to cascara

Word History and Origins

Origin of casque¹

C17: from French, from Spanish casco; see cask

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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