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brassard

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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.

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

brassard [ˈbræsɑːd], brassart [ˈbræsət]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) an identifying armband or badge
2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour for the upper arm
[from French, from bras arm, from Latin brachium]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.brassardbrassard - 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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Lachance, Brassard, and Tetreau studied work-family conflict among professional men and women whose ages and job titles were equivalent.
Mongeau R, Brassard R, Cerkauskas R, Chiba M, Lok E, Nera EA, et al.
My father, classified 4-F in the draft, was running the local rationing board and patrolling our neighborhood at night with an impressive-looking "CD" brassard (for Civil Defense) on his arm.
 
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