Burgonet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɝ.ɡəˌnɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burgonet is a noun meaning (historical) A light helmet worn by infantrymen, bearing a crest and hinged cheekpieces, but typically without a visor.
Meaning
(historical) A light helmet worn by infantrymen, bearing a crest and hinged cheekpieces, but typically without a visor.
Example Sentences
He stroke so hugely with his borrowd blade, / That it empierst the Pagans burganet, / And cleauing the hard steele, did deepe inuade / Into his head […]
Word Forms
- burgonets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burganet, burginot, bascinet, bacinet, barbut, basenet.
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