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Rerebrace

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Rere´brace`    (r?r´br?s´)
n.1.(Anc. Armor) Armor for the upper part of the arm.
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Noun1.Rerebrace - cannon that provides plate armor for the upper armrerebrace - cannon that provides plate armor for the upper arm
upper cannon
body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body
cannon - (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
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The Frenchman, whirling up his sword, showed for an instant a chink betwixt his shoulder piece and the rerebrace which guarded his upper arm.
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