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burgonet.

A light helmet worn by infantrymen, bearing a crest and hinged cheekpieces, but typically without a visor.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɝ.ɡəˌnɛt/General-American/ˌbɝ.ɡəˈnɛt/General-American/ˈbɜː.ɡəˌnɛt/Received-Pronunciation/ˌbɜː.ɡəˈnɛt/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A light helmet worn by infantrymen, bearing a crest and hinged cheekpieces, but typically without a visor.

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Where this word comes from

From Old French bourguignotte (modern bourguignote), from Bourgogne (“Burgundy”), perhaps influenced by Middle English burgon (“Burgundian”).

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