Vĭs'or, n.

n. [Fr. visière, Sp. visera, Pg. viseira, It. visiera, L. Lat. viseria, from Lat. videre, visum, to see.] [Written also visard, vizard, visar.]

1. A part of a helmet, perforated for the purpose of seeing through.
2. A head-piece or mask used to disfigure and disguise. “I have visors for you all.” Shak.

My weaker government since makes you pull off the visor. Sidney. 3. The fore-piece of a cap, projecting over and protecting the eyes.