armguard

[ ahrm-gahrd ]
/ ˈɑrmˌgɑrd /

noun

a band of leather or other material worn about the wrist or lower part of the arm for protection and support.
Archery. bracer2.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of armguard

arm1 + guard

Words nearby armguard

armentières, armeria, armes parlantes, armet, armful, armguard, armhole, armidale, armiger, armigerous, armill
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