Meaning & use
Basnet
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A light, open-faced steel military helmet worn in Europe during the 14th and 15th centuries, often fitted with a visor or mail curtain.
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The knight's basnet had a pointed visor that could be raised in camp.
Museum displays show how the basnet evolved from a simple skullcap into a fully visored helmet.
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A variant spelling of "basinet," a staple of medieval armor collections and reenactment gear.
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