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cabasset

cabasset

9.9
A light metal helmet with a high crest worn by soldiers in the 1500s
  • noun
  • /ˈkæbəsɛt/
  • Archaic
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  • Many infantrymen wore a cabasset for protection during the wars of the 16th century.

Examples

  • The museum displayed a cabasset alongside other armor from the Renaissance period.

  • The soldier wore a shiny cabasset during the battle.

  • His collection includes a rare cabasset in excellent condition.

  • Many cabassets were found in the archaeological dig.

  • During his research, he discovered a cabasset that had been worn by foot soldiers in the 17th century.

  • The cabasset was crafted from steel and featured a distinctive high crest, making it popular among common soldiers.

  • At the reenactment, each soldier donned a cabasset to replicate the gear used in the battles of the Renaissance.

Synonyms

morion
vscabasset
  • Archaic
9.9

A metal helmet with a raised crest used by soldiers in 1500s Europe

has a higher, more pronounced crest and same soldier use
casquetel
vscabasset
  • Archaic
9.9

A light open helmet without a visor used in the 1500s and 1600s

has a high metal crest rather than being open and visorless
casquet
vscabasset
  • Archaic
9.9

A light open helmet worn by soldiers long ago

has a high metal crest rather than being open and visorless
casque
vscabasset
9.9

A metal helmet worn by soldiers long ago or a hard, helmet-like growth on some birds' heads

is a specific light metal helmet with a high crest worn by common soldiers

Surface Forms

cabasset singular
cabassets plural

Etymology

Cabasset comes from old European words for a head covering and is like the simple word cap or the French word casque. A helpful way to remember it is as a metal 'cap' for the head with a high crest worn by soldiers, which is exactly what a cabasset is.