spangenhelm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kind of medieval European combat helmet, constructed of several plates connected by bands into a conical covering for the top of the head, sometimes with a nasal, eye protection, or cheek plates.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃpɑŋ.ən.hɛlm/ LL-Q1860_(eng)-AlexLesniewski-spangenhelm.wav

Word forms

spangenhelm spangenhelms

Etymology

From German Spangenhelm.

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