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armet
[ ahr-met ]
noun
, Armor.
- a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin.
armet
/ ˈɑːmɛt /
noun
- a close-fitting medieval visored helmet with a neck guard
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of armet1
C16: from Old French, from Old Spanish almete, from Old French helmet
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Example Sentences
The armet shown on Plate V opens in the front and when closed is fastened with a spring hook.
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The Armet, or close helmet, fits the shape of the head to such an extent that it must be opened to be put on.
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The Armet, or close helmet, followed the salade, and is mentioned by Oliver de la Marche as early as 1443.
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He assumes that it is a variety of the armet, but with a grooved collar which fitted over the gorget.
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The armet frequently comprised, especially in the later examples, a fixed gorget, generally of two or more articulated plates.
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