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basinet
[ bas-uh-nit, -net, bas-uh-net ]
noun
- a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière. Compare great basinet.
- a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap.
basinet
/ -ˌnɛt; ˈbæsɪnɪt /
noun
- a close-fitting medieval helmet of light steel usually with a visor
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of basinet1
Example Sentences
A refrigerator and her grandson's basinet swirled up toward her, "like trying to see who was going to get up the stairs first."
In manuscripts, &c., armoured men are sometimes portrayed fighting in their hoods, without casques, basinets or other form of helmet.
Armet, �r′met, n. a helmet introduced about 1450 in place of the basinet, consisting of an iron cap, spreading over the back of the neck, having in front the visor, beaver, and gorget.
But there were many knights who still fought with the great helm covering basinet and camail, a fact which speaks eloquently of the mighty blows given in this warlike age.
The original small basinet was a light open cap, with a peaked crown.
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