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▪ I. armet|ˈɑːmɪt|
[a. F. armet, also in OF. armette, dim. of arme.]
A kind of helmet introduced about the middle of the 15th century, in place of the basinet. It consisted of a globular iron cap, spreading out with a large hollowed projection over the back of the neck, and protected in front by the visor, beaver, and gorget. (Boutell.)
1507Justes May & June 87 in Hazl. E.P.P. II. 124 They spared not cors, armyt, nor yet vambrace. 1577Holinshed Chron. III. 853/1 Foure headpieces called armites. 1795Southey Joan of Arc Wks. IX. 279 Smote on his neck, his neck Unfenced, for he in haste aroused had cast An armet on.
▪ II. armet
obs. form of hermit. |