bras·sard (br -särd , br särd )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 br  cchium; 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]
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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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