armguard

[ ahrm-gahrd ]

noun

1. a band of leather or other material worn about the wrist or lower part of the arm for protection and support.
2. Archery. bracer ².

Word History and Origins

Origin of armguard¹

arm ¹ + guard

Example Sentences

For this purpose a short armguard, covering the wrist and that half of the forearm, will be all-sufficient.

From Project Gutenberg

For this armguard a piece of thin leather, laced closely at the back of the forearm, answers very well.

From Project Gutenberg