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Definitions for morion
ˈmɔr iˌɒn, ˈmoʊr-mori·on
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Princeton's WordNet
morion, cabassetnoun
a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Morionnoun
A helmet; armour for the head; a casque.
Etymology: Fr.
For all his majesty’s ships a proportion of swords, targets, morions, and cuiras of proof should be allowed. Walter Raleigh.
Polish’d steel that cast the view aside,
And crested morions with their plumy pride. Dryden.
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morion
A morion is a type of open helmet used from the middle 16th to early 17th centuries, usually having a flat brim and a crest from front to back. It was commonly worn by soldiers during the Renaissance period, particularly by infantrymen in Europe.
Webster Dictionary
Morionnoun
a kind of open helmet, without visor or beaver, and somewhat resembling a hat
Morionnoun
a dark variety of smoky quartz
Etymology: [G.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
morion
An ancient steel casque or helmet, without beaver or visor. According to Chaucer it was of more uses than one:-- "Their beef they often in their morion stewed."
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
morion
An iron or steel head-piece worn by a man-at-arms in the days when armor was used. It was distinguished from the helmets of the knights and esquires in having neither visor nor beaver. Under the Norman laws, every yeoman between certain ages was bound to keep his morion ready for service.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of morion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of morion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- марыёнBelarusian
- morrióCatalan, Valencian
- morionCzech
- MorionGerman
- morriónSpanish
- morrioiBasque
- morionFrench
- morioneItalian
- モリオンJapanese
- 모리온Korean
- morionasLithuanian
- morionDutch
- morionNorwegian
- morionPolish
- morrião, bacinetePortuguese
- морионRussian
- morionSwedish
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