noun
- Plural of morrion: a type of open helmet without a visor or beaver, worn by soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Usage: historical; military
Examples
- The Spanish soldiers wore morrions that provided protection while allowing good visibility.
- Morrions were popular among infantry units during the Renaissance period.
- The museum's collection includes several well-preserved morrions from the 1600s.
- Unlike closed helmets, morrions offered lighter protection for foot soldiers.
- The distinctive shape of morrions made them recognizable on the battlefield.