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3 dictionary results for: brassard
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
bras·sard       [bras-ahrd, bruh-sahrd] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.a decorative cloth band, often braided or tasseled, worn around the upper arm, as by military personnel to signify a particular group, regiment, etc.
2.Also, brassart       [bras-ahrt, bruh-sahrt] Pronunciation Key. a piece of plate armor for the arm.
[Origin: 1820–30; < F, equiv. to bras arm (see brace) + -ard -ard]
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bras·sard       (brə-särd', brās'ärd')  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. A band or badge worn around the upper arm.
  2. also bras·sart (brə-särt', brās'ärt') A piece of armor covering the arm, especially from elbow to shoulder.


[French, from Old French bras, arm, from Latin brācchium; see brachium.]

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brassard

noun
armor plate that protects the arm 

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