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Brassard

//bɹəˈsɑɹd// name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Old French.
Noun
  1. 1
    An item of plate armor that protects the arm. historical
  2. 2
    armor plate that protects the arm wordnet
  3. 3
    An insignia or band worn around the upper arm.

    "Muslims found not wearing the white brassards as prescribed by the army were simply despatched on the spot."

Etymology

Borrowed from French brassard, from bras (“arm”). The form brasset is attested since at least 1676 (Scots brassat is attested since 1590); brassart since at least 1736, brassard since at least 1788.

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