/bas"euh nit, -net', bas'euh net"/ , n. Armor.
1. a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière. Cf. great basinet .
2. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap.
Also, basnet, bassinet .
[ 1250-1300; ME bas ( e ) net bacinet. See BASIN, -ET ]