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bascinet

/bæsˈsɪnɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does bascinet mean?

noun

A medieval helmet with a flat top and a visor that covers the face, typically worn by men-at-arms in the 14th to 15th centuries.

Example

"The knight wore a bascinet to protect himself from the enemy's arrows."

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