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brassard

(bras′ärd′)

noun

armor for the arm from elbow to shoulder
also brassart
an armband with a distinctive design that identifies the wearer in some way

Origin: Fr < bras, an arm

See brassard in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A band or badge worn around the upper arm.
also bras·sart (brə-särtˈ, brăsˈärtˌ) A piece of armor covering the arm, especially from elbow to shoulder.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French bras, arm

Origin: , from Latin brācchium; see brachium

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