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armet

armet

9.9
A metal helmet with a visor and neck guard that knights wore in the 1400s and 1500s
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːrmɪt/
  • Archaic
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  • The knight wore an armet during the battle.

Examples

  • This museum displays a beautifully preserved armet from the 15th century.

  • Wearing his armet, the soldier was protected during battle.

  • The knight lowered the visor of his armet before entering the tournament.

  • Many armets were displayed in the museum.

  • The knight lowered the visor of his armet before entering the tournament.

  • This museum displays a beautifully preserved armet from the 15th century.

  • Wearing his armet, the soldier was protected during battle.

Surface Forms

armet singular
armets plural

Etymology

Armet comes from old French and Italian words related to arm and armor, words that mean 'weapons' and 'protective gear'. That's why an armet is a kind of helmet — a piece of head armor used by knights to protect them in battle.