Bicoquet
/ˈbɪkəkwɛt/noun
A historical type of helmet or head covering with a projecting brim, especially one associated with medieval or Renaissance armor.
Did you know?Bicoquet is related to French bicoque and Italian bicocca, terms used for small or poorly fortified strongholds, though the deeper origin is uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
French
bicoquet
“A type of helmet or headpiece with projecting parts.”
16th–17th Century
French
bicoque
“A small fortress or weakly fortified place; a related form proposed in the word’s history.”
16th Century
Italian
bicocca
“A small fortified position or minor stronghold.”
17th Century
English
bicoquet
“A helmet or cap with a brim projecting before and behind.”
Modern English
English
bicoquet
“An obsolete historical term for this style of helmet or head covering.”
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