brassard

bras·sard  (br-särd, brsärd)

n.

1. A band or badge worn around the upper arm.

2. also bras·sart (br-särt, brsärt) A piece of armor covering the arm, especially from elbow to shoulder.

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

Thesaurus

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