1. Plural of burgonet; a light, close-fitting helmet with a visor and cheek pieces, worn by soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Usage: historical; military equipment

Examples

• The soldiers were equipped with burgonets and breastplates for the campaign.
• Museum displays featured several well-preserved burgonets from the Renaissance period.
• The knight's burgonets offered better visibility than the older closed helms.
• Burgonets became popular among cavalry units during the 16th century.