English Explanatory Dictionary

brassard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An item of plate armor that protects the arm.
  2. An insignia or band worn around the upper arm.
name
  1. A surname from French [in turn from Old French].

Pronunciation

/bɹəˈsɑːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-brassard.wav /bɹəˈsɑɹd/ /ˈbɹæs.ɑɹd/

Word forms

brassard brassards brassart brasset

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.

Related words

bracciale bracelet bracer
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