The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Basinet — Bas i*net, n. Same as {Bascinet}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
basinet — [bas′i net΄] n. [ME & OFr bacinet, dim. of bacin,BASIN] a light, steel, medieval helmet … English World dictionary
basinet — /bas euh nit, net , bas euh net /, n. Armor. 1. a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière. Cf. great basinet. 2. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as… … Universalium
basinet — noun Etymology: Middle English bacinet, from Anglo French, diminutive of bacin Date: 14th century a light typically pointed steel helmet often having a visor … New Collegiate Dictionary
basinet — noun bascinet … Wiktionary
Basinet — [bascinet, basnet]. A metal helmet, often with visor or *aventail. [< OldFr. bacin = basin + et as a dim.] Cf. Armet; Visor1 … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
basinet — n. steel helmet … English contemporary dictionary
basinet — [ basɪnɪt] noun historical a light, close fitting steel helmet. Origin ME: from OFr. bacinet little basin … English new terms dictionary
basinet — bas·i·net … English syllables
basinet — bas•i•net [[t]ˈbæs ə nɪt, ˌnɛt, ˌbæs əˈnɛt[/t]] n. her a pointed helmet of the 14th century • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME bas(e)net < MF bacinet. See basin, et … From formal English to slang
