casquet

noun

cas·​quet

ˈkaskə̇t,

-ˈaa-,

-ˈai-,

-ˈȧ-

plural -s

: casque

also : a light open headpiece

Word History

Etymology

French or Spanish; French, from Spanish casquete, from casco helmet

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