morion, cabasset
(noun) a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
Source: WordNet® 3.1
morion (plural morions)
(historical) A kind of open brimmed helmet used by footsoldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries, having no visor or bever. [from 16th c.]
morion (plural morions)
(mineral) A brown or black variety of quartz. [from 18th c.]
• Moroni, room in
Source: Wiktionary
Mo"ri*on, n. Etym: [F. morion, Sp. morrion; cf. Sp. morra the upper part of the head, morro anything that is round.]
Definition: A kind of open helmet, without visor or beaver, and somewhat resembling a hat. A battered morion on his brow. Sir W. Scott.
Mo"ri*on, n. Etym: [G.] (Min.)
Definition: A dark variety of smoky quartz.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 March 2025
(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”
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