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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions visor noun  A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it. Quotations 1786, A close helmet entirely covers the head, face, and neck, having on the front perforations for the admission of air, and slits through which the wearer may see objects around him, this part which is stiled the visor lifts up by means of a pivot over each ear. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 7. A mask used to disfigure or disguise. Quotations 1608, No visor does become black villainy So well as soft and tender flattery. — William Shakspeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, Act IV, Scene IV, line 44. The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes. Translations:  Etymology: From viser, from visiere.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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