Casque

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Casque \Casque\ (k[.a]sk), n. [F. casque, fr. Sp. casco See
     {Cask}.]
     A piece of defensive or ornamental armor (with or without a
     vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet.
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           His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes.
                                                    --Prescott.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  casque
       n : (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate
           without a visor