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basnet

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bas⋅net

[bas-nit, -net]
–noun Armor.
basinet.

bas⋅i⋅net

[bas-uh-nit, -net, bas-uh-net]
–noun Armor.
1. a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière. Compare great basinet.
2. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap.


Origin:
1250–1300; ME bas(e)net < MF bacinet. See basin, -et
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