Meaning & use
basinet
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A light, rounded medieval helmet, often pointed at the top, worn by soldiers from the 14th to 15th centuries.
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The knight's basinet protected his skull but left his face exposed until a visor was added.
Museum visitors admired the dented basinet recovered from the battlefield.
A note on using this word
Also spelled "bascinet"; don't confuse it with "basin," a completely unrelated word for a bowl or container.
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