CASQUE

casque

(noun) (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

casque (plural casques)

A helmet.

A hard structure on the head of some birds, such as the hornbill or cassowary.

Anagrams

• sacque

Source: Wiktionary


Casque, n. Etym: [F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See Cask.]

Definition: A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet. His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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