basinet
/ˌbæsəˈnɛt/
noun
A medieval helmet of light steel, fitting close to the wearer’s head and typically having a visor.
The great helm persisted but was giving way to the head-hugging bascinet, which sometimes had a visor.
noun
A medieval helmet of light steel, fitting close to the wearer’s head and typically having a visor.
The great helm persisted but was giving way to the head-hugging bascinet, which sometimes had a visor.
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