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This he did, and from then on the boy never rode abroad except in armor, and when he met others upon the high road, his visor was always lowered that none might see his face The day following the episode of the three knights the old man called the boy to him, saying It is time, my son, that thou learned an answer to such questions as were put to thee yestereve by the pigs of Henry.

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  1. noun A piece projecting from the front of a cap or an elastic headband to shade or protect the eyes.
  2. noun A fixed or movable shield against glare attached above the windshield of an automotive vehicle.
  3. noun The front piece of the helmet of a suit of armor, capable of being raised and lowered and designed to protect the eyes, nose, and forehead.
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  • The other two-thirds are owned by Chinese and Japanese interests Triads and yakuza Caution fell on his face like a visor, as if he had abruptly realized he might be talking dangerously; he frowned, peering at Malone and Clements suspiciously. —  Cleary, Melissa - Dog Mystery 04 - Skull and Dog Bones
  • Probably the most unique feature on the X30 is the design of the rotating visor, which is unlike any of the other flip-up or modular helmets we've reviewed. —  webBikeWorld.com
  • The idea seems brilliant as the visor is located at a very convenient position to use ... —  Ecofriend
  • Some GMs argue a rule like that in the NHL will decrease the number of players who currently wear a visor, which is up to 60 percent in the NHL. —  NHL.com Feature Stories
  • On a faded red shield above the visor was the word "Foreman." —  The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul
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  1. Alteration of Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman, from vis, face, from Latin vīsus, appearance; see visage.
 

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