vambrace

noun

vam·​brace

ˈvamˌbrās

: a piece of medieval armor designed to protect the forearm

Word History

Etymology

Middle English vambras, vambrace, from Anglo-French vauntbras, from vaunt- fore- (from Old French avant-) + bras arm (from Old French)

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