English Explanatory Dictionary

hounskull

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of visor, drawn out into a conical point like a muzzle or beak which improved ventilation and deflected blows, or a helmet having such a visor.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/

Word forms

hounskull hounskulls houndskull

Etymology

From Middle English hounscull, from German Hundsgugel or a related term, influenced by hound skull.

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