CASQUE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does casque mean? 

• CASQUE (noun)
  The noun CASQUE has 1 sense:

1. (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor

  Familiarity information: CASQUE used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CASQUE (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)