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vi⋅sor

  [vahy-zer]
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–noun
1. Armor.
a. (on a close helmet) a piece having slits or holes for vision, situated above and pivoted with a beaver or a ventail and beaver.
b. a similar piece of plate having holes or slits for vision and breathing, attached to or used with any of various other helmets, as the armet, sallet, basinet, or helm.
2. the projecting front brim of a cap.
3. a rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare.
4. a means of concealment; disguise.
–verb (used with object)
5. to protect or mask with a visor; shield.
Also, vizor.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME viser < AF (cf. OF visiere), equiv. to vis face (see visage ) + -er -er 2

Related forms:
vi⋅sor⋅less, adjective
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vi·sor also vi·zor   (vī'zər)   
n.  
  1. A piece projecting from the front of a cap or an elastic headband to shade or protect the eyes.
  2. A fixed or movable shield against glare attached above the windshield of an automotive vehicle.
  3. The front piece of the helmet of a suit of armor, capable of being raised and lowered and designed to protect the eyes, nose, and forehead.
  4. A means of concealment or disguise; a mask.
tr.v.   vi·sored also vi·zored, vi·sor·ing also vi·zor·ing, vi·sors also vi·zors
To provide or protect with a visor.

[Alteration of Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman, from vis, face, from Latin vīsus, appearance; see visage.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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