basinet
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A rounded steel helmet worn by knights in the Middle Ages
- noun
- /ˈbæsɪnɛt/
- Archaic
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bacinete
- In museums, you can often see a basinet displayed alongside other medieval weaponry.
Examples
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And again, we'll come in close and try and look for the king bassinet helmets meant to deflect arrows being worn.
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The knight donned his basinet before charging into battle.
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During the reenactment, the soldiers wore steel basinets to resemble medieval armor.
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word basinet comes from the same root as basin, which means 'bowl', so imagine a small bowl placed on the head. That's why a basinet is a rounded steel helmet worn by knights to protect their head.