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bascinet (n.)
A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor.
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A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor.
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The knight donned his bascinet, a visorless helmet, before charging into battle.
The bascinet's pointed peak provided extra protection against blows from above.
The hinged visor of the bascinet could be raised for enhanced visibility or lowered for combat.
The bascinet became a common helmet for infantry during the late Middle Ages.
