Cabasset (Noun)
Meaning
A metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cabasset was a simple yet effective form of head protection for the common soldier during the 16th century.
- As the battle raged on, the soldier's cabasset was dented but still intact, saving his life from a glancing blow.
- The museum exhibit featured a beautifully restored cabasset, its metal surface polished to a high shine.
- Historians believe that the cabasset was widely used by infantrymen during the Italian Wars, offering a level of protection that was previously unavailable.
- The soldier's cabasset was adorned with a small feather plume, a token of his regiment's colors and a symbol of pride.