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basinet

[ bas-uh-nit, -net, bas-uh-net ]

noun

Armor.
  1. a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière. Compare great basinet.
  2. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap.


basinet

/ -ˌnɛt; ˈbæsɪnɪt /

noun

  1. a close-fitting medieval helmet of light steel usually with a visor
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of basinet1

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

Origin of basinet1

C14: from Old French bacinet , a little basin, from bacin basin
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A refrigerator and her grandson's basinet swirled up toward her, "like trying to see who was going to get up the stairs first."

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In manuscripts, &c., armoured men are sometimes portrayed fighting in their hoods, without casques, basinets or other form of helmet.

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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.

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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.

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The original small basinet was a light open cap, with a peaked crown.

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