burgonet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light helmet worn by infantrymen, bearing a crest and hinged cheekpieces, but typically without a visor.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɝ.ɡəˌnɛt/ /ˌbɝ.ɡəˈnɛt/ /ˈbɜː.ɡəˌnɛt/ /ˌbɜː.ɡəˈnɛt/

Word forms

burgonet burgonets

Etymology

From Old French bourguignotte (modern bourguignote), from Bourgogne (“Burgundy”), perhaps influenced by Middle English burgon (“Burgundian”).

Derived words

a similar helmet but with a visor
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