Bassinet

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒbæsɪnˈet/

Alternative forms

• bassinette

Origin

From French bercelonette, a doubled diminutive of berceau ("cradle"), influenced by bassin ("basin")

Full definition of bassinet

Noun

1. A newborn baby's bed, typically made of woven reeds or straw.
2. A bascinet.
• 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 11Bassinets were worn in the reigns of Edward II. and III. and Richard II. by most of the English Infantry, as may be repeatedly seen in the Rolls of Parliament, and other public records.
• 1891, Arthur Conan Doyle, ,Alleyne stood by the tiller, looking backwards, the fresh wind full in his teeth, the crisp winter air tingling on his face and blowing his yellow curls from under his bassinet.

Anagrams

• stibanes