basinet

American  

[bas-uh-nit, -net, bas-uh-net] / ˈbæs ə nɪt, -ˌnɛt, ˌbæs əˈnɛt /

noun

Armor.

1. a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière.

2. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap.

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basinet British  

/ -ˌnɛt, ˈbæsɪnɪt /

noun

1. a close-fitting medieval helmet of light steel usually with a visor

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Etymology

Origin of basinet

1250–1300; Middle English bas ( e ) net < Middle French bacinet. See basin, -et

Example Sentences

The basinet, then, is the battle head-dress of nobles, knights and sergeants in the 14th century.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

He is represented in full knightly armour, wearing a rich collar, with the letters "S.S." interwoven, his basinet bearing the words "The Nazarene."

From Shakespeare's Family by Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael)

Beyond the soldiers on the hill,    The mother by her basinet.

From 'Hello, Soldier!' Khaki Verse by Dyson, Edward

Soon after the beginning of the 15th century the high-crowned basinet gave place to the salade or sallet, a helmet with a low rounded crown and a long brim or neck-guard at the back.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

On the one hand the simple casque easily transformed itself into the basinet, originally a pointed iron skull-cap without nasal, ear-guards, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various