Meaning & use
salet
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A light, close-fitting helmet, often with a movable visor, worn by soldiers in the 15th century.
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The knight's salet protected his head while leaving his lower face exposed.
Museum displays of late medieval armor often include an ornately etched salet.
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An alternate spelling of sallet, a helmet style popular in Europe during the late Middle Ages.
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