beaked (bekt)

[ Each beaked promontory. Milton , Lycidas, 1. 94. Beaked helmet, a helmet which the vizor worked to a sharp projecting point in front, in use about 1340-70. The breathing-holes were in the beaked part, or only on the right side of it. The extremely pointed form gave to the lance of the a ailant no hold and no opportunity of entering the openings.