What is another word for basinet?
Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪsɪnˌɛt] (IPA) 
Basinet is a type of helmet commonly used by knights in the medieval era for protection during battles. Some synonyms for the word basinet include close helmet, great bascinet, sallet, and armet. The close helmet, also known as "houndskull," was a type of basinet that covered the entire head and had a protruding visor shaped like a dog's snout. The great bascinet covered the head and neck, with a movable visor for better visibility. The sallet, also known as a burgonet, had a tall, pointed rear and extended downward to cover the back and sides of the neck. The armet was a closed helmet that covered the head and neck, with a movable visor and forehead visor.
