| Helmet (helmet) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Hel"met |
| [OF. helmet, a
dim of helme, F. heaume; of Teutonic origin; cf. G.
helm, akin to AS. *** OS. helm, D. helm,
helmet, Icel. hj&amacr]lmr, Sw. hjelm, Dan.
hielm, Goth. hilms |
A defensive covering for the head. See
Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and
Illust. of Beaver.
The representation of a
helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by
modifications of form.
A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt,
metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of
soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a protection
from the heat of the sun.
That which resembles a helmet in form,
position, etc.
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