brassard
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bras·sard
(brə-särd′, brăs′ärd′)n.
1. A band or badge worn around the upper arm.
2. also bras·sart (brə-särt′, brăs′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
(ˈbræsɑːd) orbrassart
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) an identifying armband or badge
2. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour for the upper arm
[C19: from French, from bras arm, from Latin brachium]
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bras•sard
(ˈbræs ɑrd, brəˈsɑrd)n.
1. a decorative band worn around the upper arm, as to signify an afffiliation.
2. plate armor for the arm.
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| Noun | 1. |  brassard - armor plate that protects the arm armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body |
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