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hounskull

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of visor, drawn out into a conical point like a muzzle or beak which improved ventilation and deflected blows, or a helmet having such a visor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Middle English hounscull, from German Hundsgugel or a related term, influenced by hound skull.