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CASQUE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("casque" is a kind of...):
helmet (armor plate that protects the head)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "casque"):
casquet; casquetel (a light open casque without a visor or beaver)
Holonyms ("casque" is a part of...):
body armor; body armour; cataphract; coat of mail; suit of armor; suit of armour (armor that protects the wearer's whole body)
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