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

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

Wouldst thou have a sallet now? all the herbs are dead!

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Hazlitt, William Carew

But Michael rode in the company new clad, and with his head and face all hidden in a wide sallet.

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

I would have a sallet to wear on my head, Which under my chin with a thong red Buckled shall be: Dost thou yet perceive me?

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Hazlitt, William Carew

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