VAMBRACE


Meaning of VAMBRACE in English

[ 'vambreɪs ]

■ noun historical a piece of armour for the arm, especially the forearm.

Origin

ME: from an Anglo-Norman Fr. shortening of OFr. avantbras , from avant 'before' + bras 'arm'; cf. vamplate .

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