bascinet

English

Alternative forms

basinet, bassinet, bacinet, basnet.

Etymology

Via Middle English from Anglo-Norman bacynet, from Old French bacinet (“little basin”), diminutive of bassin. Klein suggests an origin from French bercelonette, itself a double diminutive of berceau (“cradle”), with influence from bassin.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌbæsɪˈnet/

Noun

bascinet (plural bascinets)

A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor.

Anagrams

bacinets, bisecant, cabinets

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