sallet

A noun referring to a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision, used primarily in the 15th century.

• 🇩🇪Leichter mittelalterlicher Helm mit Visier oder Sehschlitz, der vor allem im 15. Jahrhundert verwendet wurde.

1. Medieval Helmet C2 formal

   A light, rounded helmet from the 15th century, often with a visor or a slit for vision, worn by soldiers.

   • The knight wore a polished sallet into battle.
   • A sallet typically covered the head and neck.
   • Museum displays often include a sallet from the medieval period.

   🇩🇪Sallet

   Synonyme: salade