helmedadj.
/hɛlmd/ Wearing a helm; helmeted.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > [adjective] > wearing headgear > wearing a helmet
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c1275 (?a1200) Laȝamon Brut (Calig.) (1978) l. 13348 Ihelmede þeines.
1382 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) Ezek. xxxviii. 5 Men of Persis..alle sheeldid and helmyd.
1582 R. Stanyhurst tr. Virgil First Foure Bookes Æneis i. 14 In coach runs helmed Achilles.
1645 J. Milton On Christ's Nativity: Hymn xi, in Poems 6 The helmed Cherubim And sworded Seraphim.
1883 Oman in Academy No. 577. 371/3 The helmed Aphrodite of Corinth.
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