English

Noun

brassard ‎(plural brassards)

1. (historical) An armor plate that protects the arm.
2. An insignia or band worn around the upper arm.
   • 1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York Review Books 2006, p. 26:

     Muslims found not wearing the white brassards as prescribed by the army were simply despatched on the spot.

French

Etymology

From bras +‎ -ard.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bʁa.saʁ/

Noun

brassard m ‎(plural brassards)

1. armguard, brassard
2. bracer