1. A light, close-fitting helmet with a visor and cheek pieces, worn by soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'burganet' or 'burgonet'

Examples

• The soldier adjusted his burgonet before entering the battlefield.
• Medieval museums often display burgonets alongside other period armor.
• The burgonet's design allowed for better visibility than earlier helmet styles.
• Renaissance soldiers preferred the burgonet for its lighter weight and improved protection.