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burgonet
noun
bur·go·net
ˈbər-gə-nət 
ˌbər-gə-ˈnet
ˌbər-gə-ˈnet
: a close-fitting 16th century helmet with cheek guards
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Why is Lucy Worsley whispering from beneath her Tudor-era burgonet helmet, dressed as a Yeoman of the Guard and spilling royal beans?
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“Burgonet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burgonet. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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