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Webster 1913 Edition


Sallet

Sal′let

(săl′lĕt)
,
Noun.
[F.
salade
, Sp.
celada
, or It.
celata
, fr. L. (cassis)
caelata
, fr.
caelare
,
caelatum
, to engrave in relief. So called from the figures engraved upon it.]
A light kind of helmet, with or without a visor, introduced during the 15th century.
[Written also
salade
.]
Then he must have a
sallet
wherewith his head may be saved.
Latimer.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sallet

SAL'LET

,
Noun.
A head-piece or helmet.

SAL'LET

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