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mesail.

The visor of a helmet, especially when made in two parts.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɛseɪl/
  1. The visor of a helmet, especially when made in two parts.

    historical
Where this word comes from

Probably from Old French muçaille (“concealment”), via French mézail; only attested in English since the 1800s (also spelled mezail, mursail). Alternatively, a connection to muzzle has also been suggested.

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