_Vervelles_, the staples on the bascinet to which the carvail was laced. _Vireton_, an arrow for the crossbow with curving wings, to produce a spinning motion. _Visera_, It. } _Visor_, } that part of the helmet, movable or fixed, _Vista_, Sp. } which protects the eyes. _Volant-piece_, reinforcing piece for the tilt to protect the breast and lower half of the face; possibly a spring breastplate. _Volet_, the round disc at the back of the armet. _Volet_, Fr. an arrow or dart. _Vor-arm_, Germ. see vambrace. _Vorderfluge_, Germ. the front plate of the pauldron. _Vorhelm_, Germ. see placcate. _Voulge_, a weapon somewhat similar to the Lochaber axe; used mostly by the peasants. _Voyders_, see gussets. _Voyding knife_, a knife for disembowelling deer. _Vuiders_, } see gussets. _Vuyders_, } W _Wafter_, English dummy blade for fencing, XVI cent. _Wambais_, see gambeson. _Wappen rock_, Germ. a cloak decorated heraldically. _Welsches gestech_, German name for the Italian course of jousting over the tilt or barrier with blunted lance. _Whiffler_, a two-hand swordsman who cleared the way in processions. _Wifle_, a practice-sword, possibly a two-hander. _Winbrede_, } see gagnepain. _Wynbred_, } _Wire hat_, see coif. Z _Zucchetto_, It. a species of burgonet, XVII cent. _Zweyhander_, Germ. two-handed sword. APPENDIX A DOCUMENT FROM THE RECORDS OF THE ARMOURERS’ COMPANY, LONDON, 1322 This is a regulation that no armourer should attempt to sell _Bascuettes_ (Bascinets) covered with fabric, but should show them uncovered, so that the workmanship might be seen and approved. ARMOURERS’ COMPANY OF LONDON Lib. C, fol. 33, 15 Edw. II, 1322 Edward ye Second