sallet

American  

[sal-it] / ˈsæl ɪt /

noun

Armor.

1. a light medieval helmet, usually with a vision slit or a movable visor.

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sallet British  

/ ˈsælɪt /

noun

1. a light round helmet extending over the back of the neck; replaced the basinet in the 15th century

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Etymology

Origin of sallet

1400–50; late Middle English, variant of salade < Middle French < Spanish celada (or Italian celata ) < Latin caelāta ( cassis ) engraved (helmet), feminine of caelātus (past participle of caelāre to engrave); see -ate ¹

Example Sentences

To apply the bruised leaves will serve for preventing boils, and the plant, if taken as a sallet with vinegar, is good for sadness of the heart.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Indeed, sir, she was the sweet-marjoram of the sallet, or,     rather, the herb of grace.

From The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by Shakespeare, William

And therewith he did off his hauberk and his other armour save his sallet.

From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William

Adieu, good old sinner, you may recover it with a sallet of parsley and the herb patience; if not, sir, you know the worst.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various

Ursula wore that day a hauberk under her gown, and was helmed with a sallet; and because of her armour she rode upon a little horse.

From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William