Meaning of CASQUE
| Pronunciation: | | kask
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| | Definition: | | [n] (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor |
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| | See Also: | | body armor, body armour, casquet, casquetel, cataphract, coat of mail, helmet, suit of armor, suit of armour | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Casque\, n. [F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See {Cask}.]
A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a
vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet.
His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes.
--Prescott.
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