Burganet

/ˈbɜːɡənɪt/ noun

A light, close-fitting helmet or a type of medieval armor that protected the head and upper face.

From Old French or Middle English, possibly derived from 'burgh' (fortified town) or from Germanic roots referring to defensive wear; the exact origin is uncertain but relates to 15th-century armor terminology.

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