rerebrace

/ˈrɪrˌbreɪs/
noun
  1. A piece of armor that protects the upper arm, from the shoulder to the elbow.
    • The knight's rerebrace was polished to a bright shine before the tournament.
    • The blacksmith carefully hammered the rerebrace to fit the soldier's arm perfectly.
    • In the museum, the display showed a complete suit of armor including the rerebrace.
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