heaume

[ hohm ]

noun

1. helm ²( def 1 ).

heaume

/ həʊm /

noun

1. (in the 12th and 13th centuries) a large helmet reaching and supported by the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of heaume¹

1565–75; < Middle French, Old French helme < Germanic; helm ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of heaume¹

C16: from Old French helme; see helmet

Example Sentences

The name is supposed to be a corruption of heaumet, the diminutive of heaume, the great helm of the fourteenth century.

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In the reign of Richard I., the close-fitting helmet was superseded by the Heaume, great helm or tilting helmet.

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But in the latter half of the 13th century the basinet was developed into a complete war head-dress and replaced the heaume.

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This was used alternately to, and even in conjunction with, the large heavy heaume.

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The larger and heavier salades were also often used instead of the heaume in tournaments.

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