Helmet

/ˈhɛlmət/ noun

A helmet is a hard protective covering worn on the head to prevent injury, especially in sports, work, or battle.

From Old French “helmet,” a diminutive of “helme,” meaning a protective head covering. It is related to Germanic words for protective gear for the head.

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