mesail

[ mes-eyl ]

noun

, Armor.

1. a pivoted piece on a helmet between a visor and a beaver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesail¹

1865–70; probably ≪ Old French muçaille concealment, derivative of mucier to conceal; miche

Example Sentences

Mesail, mes′āl, n. the vizor of a helmet, esp. when made in two parts.

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