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basinet

/ˈbæs.ɪ.nɪt/

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noun

C2formalcommonart/ˈbæs.ɪ.nɪt/

A medieval steel helmet, typically light and close-fitting, often worn under a larger helm or as part of a knight's armor.

  • 🇷🇺Средневековый стальной шлем, обычно лёгкий и плотно прилегающий, часто носившийся под большим шлемом или как часть рыцарских доспехов.
  1. Medieval Helmet C1 formal

    A light, steel helmet worn in medieval times, typically with a visor and covering the head and neck.

    • The knight polished his basinet before the tournament.
    • A basinet often had a movable visor for better vision.
    • Medieval soldiers preferred the basinet for its balance of protection and mobility.

    🇷🇺Бацинет

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