Basinets

/ˈbæzɪnɛts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of basinet; multiple lightweight medieval helmets with rounded crowns and visors.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of basinet (adding -s). The word maintains its origin from Old French 'bacinet' while the plural form follows modern English morphology.

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An army of medieval soldiers wearing basinets would have looked like a forest of shiny metal mushrooms—and that weird comparison actually helps you remember what they looked like!

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