brassard
brassard · brassards
An item of plate armor that protects the armAn item of plate armor that protects the arm.
UK/bɹəˈsɑːd/US/bɹəˈsɑɹd/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)An item of plate armor that protects the arm.
armor plate that protects the arm
An insignia or band worn around the upper arm.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from French brassard, from bras (“arm”). The form brasset is attested since at leBorrowed from French brassard, from bras (“arm”). The form brasset is attested since at least 1676 (Scots brassat is attested since 1590); brassart since at least 1736, brassard since at least 1788.
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