burgonet

[ bur-guh-net, -nit, bur-guh-net ]

noun

, Armor.

1. an open helmet, usually having a peak and hinged cheek pieces, and often accompanied by a buffe.

burgonet

/ ˈbɜːɡəˌnɛt /

noun

1. a light 16th-century helmet, usually made of steel, with hinged cheekpieces

Word History and Origins

Origin of burgonet¹

1590–1600; Middle English burgon of Burgundy (< Middle French Bourgogne Burgundy) + -et, modeled on Middle French bourguignotte

Word History and Origins

Origin of burgonet¹

C16: from French bourguignotte , from bourguignot of Burgundy, from Bourgogne Burgundy

Example Sentences

The burgonet, often confused with the armet, is the typical helmet of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

From Project Gutenberg

The burgonet, which was the final type of war helmet evolved by the old armourers, would certainly appear to be by far the best head-gear to adopt should these views prevail, and indeed it is still worn, in a modified yet perfectly recognizable form, by the German and other cuirassiers.

From Project Gutenberg

The latest form of the burgonet used in active service is the familiar Cromwellian cavalry helmet with its straight brim, from which depends the slight vizor of three bars or stout wires joined together at the bottom.

From Project Gutenberg

They therefore resemble the armets and have often been confused with them, but the distinguishing feature of the burgonet is invariably the front peak.

From Project Gutenberg

But squibs have their own ways of jumping, and the actor-manager's face was protected by his glittering burgonet.

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