Meaning of vambrace in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈvæmbreɪs/

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  1. Noun

    vambrace

    Etymology

    Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French shortening of Old French avantbras, from avant‘before’ + bras‘arm’. Compare with vamplate

    Definitions

    1. cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm

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