\Sal"let\ (s[a^]l"l[e^]t), n. [F. salade, Sp. celada, or
It. celata, fr. L. (cassis) caelata, fr. caelare, caelatum,
to engrave in relief. So called from the figures engraved
upon it.]
A light kind of helmet, with or without a visor, introduced
during the 15th century. [Written also {salade}.]
      Then he must have a sallet wherewith his head may be
      saved.                                   --Latimer.

\Sal"let\, Salleting \Sal"let*ing\, n.
Salad. [Obs.] --Shak.