MORION

morion, cabasset

(noun) a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

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.]

Etymology 2

Noun

morion (plural morions)

(mineral) A brown or black variety of quartz. [from 18th c.]

Anagrams

• 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



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