casque Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Casque noun
Etymology
F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See Cask.
Definitions
  1. A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet.
    His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes. Prescott.

Webster 1913