behelmeted

See also: be-helmeted

English

Alternative forms

• be-helmeted

Etymology

From be- +‎ helmet +‎ -ed.

Adjective

behelmeted (not comparable)

1. Synonym of helmeted
   • 1886 October 29, “The Great Land Parade”, in The New-York Times, volume XXXVI, number 10,970, New York, N.Y., page 2, column 1:

     Massed deeply back from the avenue were the ranks of citizen soldiery, the natty tars in their tasteful blue uniforms, the regular troops, French, Italian, and other societies, with gay banners and flags, and a whole host of red-shirted, behelmeted volunteer firemen.

   • 1989 August 25, Mark Heisler, “A Second Coming: The Raiders’ Return Is Only Temporary, but Oakland’s Loyal Fans Are Hoping for Something More Permanent”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif., column 1:

     Everywhere the locals look, the Jolly Raider flies, their beloved, behelmeted figure with the eyepatch and crossed swords, and the promoters’ slogan for this game: The Passion Returns.

   • 2003 November 21, David Booth, “Honda’s Rune an impressive and intoxicating easy rider”, in Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alta., page H4, column 1:

     Others, mostly behelmeted casual bikers whose enthusiasm for motorcycling is a monthly Sunday morning ride, also took in the gleam of the chrome and outrageous styling, but were confused that it had a Honda badge on it rather than Harley’s winged logo.