vambrace
pronunciation
How to pronounce vambrace in British English: UK ['væmbreɪs]
How to pronounce vambrace in American English: US ['væmbreɪs]
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- Noun:
- cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm
Word Origin
- vambrace (n.)
- armor or guard for the forearm, early 14c., from Anglo-French vant-bras, from Old French avant-bras, from avant "before, in front of" (see avant) + bras "an arm" (see brace (n.)).