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brassard

bras·sard

UK/bɹəˈsɑːd/ US/bɹəˈsɑɹd/ uncommon

noun

1.

armor plate that protects the arm

Origin

Borrowed 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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