visard

Meanings

• noun

  A type of mask, typically made of leather, worn during duels or tournaments in medieval Europe.

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Variants

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vizard , vizards

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Etymology

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From Old French 'visage' meaning face, and 'armure' meaning armor.

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Trivia

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1. Visards were often decorated with the coats of arms of their owners.

2. The use of visards in duels and tournaments declined with the advent of gunpowder weapons.

3. Visards were also used in certain forms of medieval theater.

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1. Mask: A visard is a type of mask, typically made of leather, used during medieval duels and tournaments.

2. Armor: A visard is a type of protective gear used during medieval duels and tournaments.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, visards were used to protect the face during duels and tournaments. They allowed the wearer to see through small slits, while also providing some degree of protection against blows. Visards were often decorated with various designs and symbols.

How to Memorize "visard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval knight wearing a visard during a tournament.
   - Visualize the leather mask with small slits for the eyes.
   - Imagine the knight charging towards an opponent with the visard on.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'visard' with the image of a medieval knight.
   - Remember that it is a type of mask used during duels and tournaments.
   - Think of the leather material and small eye slits.

3. mnemonics
   

   - V Is for Visard, V is for Valiant Knight.
   - Visard, a mask worn by a knight, V for Victory in the fight.

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