Bascinet

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒbæsɪˈnet/

Alternative forms

• basinet, bassinet, bacinet, basnet.

Origin

Via Middle English from Anglo-Norman bacynet, from Old French bacinet ("little basin"), diminutive of bassin. Klein suggests an origin from French bercelonette, itself a double diminutive of berceau ("cradle"), with influence from bassin.

Full definition of bascinet

Noun

1. A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor.

Anagrams

• bacinets
• bisecant
• cabinets