vambrace

/ˌvæmˈbreɪs/
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Other forms: vambraces

Definitions of vambrace
  1. noun
    cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm
    synonyms: lower cannon
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    type of:
    cannon
    (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
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