variants:
or less commonly vizor
Definition of visor
1 : the front piece of a helmet especially : a movable upper piece
2a : a projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyes
b : a usually movable flat sunshade attached at the top of an automobile windshield
3a : a face mask
b : disguise
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The first known use of visor was in the 14th century
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