Casque

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:22:47

Casque (?), n. [F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See Cask.]

A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet.

His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes. Prescott.

 

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