mesail
Pronunciations
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/ˈmɛseɪl/
Noun
The visor of a helmet, especially when made in two parts.
Usage- Historical
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The mesail face-defence, still consisting of the visor with its eye-slits and noseguard attached to the helmet by two pivots, could be raised or lowered at will, while the two shell-shaped cheek-pieces formed a bevor or chin [guard].
The workmanship is sound, but not fine—portions of a visor and a mesail and a chin-piece of the period of Elizabeth have been added to it.
Word forms
mesailsmezail