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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Helmet \Hel"met\, n. [OF. helmet, a dim of helme, F. heaume; of
Teutonic origin; cf G. helm, akin to AS & OS helm, D.
helm, helmet, Icel. hj[=a]lmr, Sw hjelm, Dan. hielm, Goth.
hilms; and prob. from the root of AS helan to hide, to hele;
cf also Lith. szalmas Russ. shleme, Skr. [,c]arman
protection. [root]17. Cf {Hele}, {Hell}, {Helm} a helmet.]
1. (Armor) A defensive covering for the head. See {Casque},
{Headpiece}, {Morion}, {Sallet}, and Illust. of {Beaver}.
2. (Her.) The representation of a helmet over shields or
coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by
modifications of form
3. A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other
suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of
soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a
protection from the heat of the sun.
4. That which resembles a helmet in form position, etc.; as:
a (Chem.) The upper part of a retort. --Boyle.
b (Bot.) The hood-formed upper sepal or petal of some
flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon.
c (Zo["o]l.) A naked shield or protuberance on the top
or fore part of the head of a bird.
{Helmet beetle} (Zo["o]l.), a leaf-eating beetle of the
family {Chrysomelid[ae]}, having a short, broad, and
flattened body. Many species are known
{Helmet shell} (Zo["o]l.), one of many species of tropical
marine univalve shells belonging to {Cassis} and allied
genera. Many of them are large and handsome; several are
used for cutting as cameos, and hence are called {cameo
shells}. See {King conch}.
{Helmet shrike} (Zo["o]l.), an African wood shrike of the
genus {Prionodon}, having a large crest.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Hood \Hood\, n. [OE. hood, hod, AS h[=o]d; akin to D. hoed hat,
G. hut, OHG. huot, also to E. hat, and prob. to E. heed.
[root]13.]
1. State; condition. [Obs.]
How could thou ween, through that disguised hood To
hide thy state from being understood? --Spenser.
2. A covering or garment for the head or the head and
shoulders, often attached to the body garment; especially:
a A soft covering for the head, worn by women, which
leaves only the face exposed.
b A part of a monk's outer garment, with which he covers
his head; a cowl. ``All hoods make not monks.''
--Shak.
c A like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that
may be drawn up over the head at pleasure.
d An ornamental fold at the back of an academic gown or
ecclesiastical vestment; as a master's hood.
e A covering for a horse's head.
f (Falconry) A covering for a hawk's head and eyes. See
Illust. of {Falcon}.
3. Anything resembling a hood in form or use as:
a The top or head of a carriage.
b A chimney top often contrived to secure a constant
draught by turning with the wind.
c A projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper
part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the
flue.
d The top of a pump.
e (Ord.) A covering for a mortar.
f (Bot.) The hood-shaped upper petal of some flowers, as
of monkshood; -- called also {helmet}. --Gray.
g (Naut.) A covering or porch for a companion hatch.
4. (Shipbuilding) The endmost plank of a strake which reaches
the stem or stern.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
helmet
n 1: armor that protects the head
2: a protective head covering made of hard material to resist
blows
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Helmet
(Heb. kob'a), a cap for the defence of the head (1 Sam. 17:5,
38). In the New Testament the Greek equivalent is used (Eph.
6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8). (See {ARMS}.)
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