heaume
[hohm]
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noun
Origin of heaume
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Historical Examples of heaume
During the mail period, no heaume is represented with a movable visor.
A Handbook of Pictorial HistoryHenry W. Donald
The name is supposed to be a corruption of heaumet, the diminutive of heaume, the great helm of the fourteenth century.
Armour & WeaponsCharles John Ffoulkes
It will be observed that this kind of heaume is continued so low as to rest on the shoulders.
Ancient Armour and Weapons in EuropeJohn Hewitt
The heaume was only put on when actual fighting in battle or in the lists was about to commence.
A Handbook of Pictorial HistoryHenry W. Donald
In the reign of Richard I., the close-fitting helmet was superseded by the Heaume, great helm or tilting helmet.
A Handbook of Pictorial HistoryHenry W. Donald
heaume
noun
Word Origin for heaume
C16: from Old French helme; see helmet
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