I. noun
or sal·et ˈsalə̇t ; or sa·lade səˈläd, -lad
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English sallet, salet, from Middle French sallade, probably from Old Italian celata, from feminine of celato (past participle of celare to hide), from Latin celatus, past participle of celare to conceal, hide — more at hell
: a light helmet common during the 15th century of simple form with or without a visor and with a projection over the neck
II.
chiefly dialect
variant of salad