brassard
Americannoun
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a decorative cloth band, often braided or tasseled, worn around the upper arm, as by military personnel to signify a particular group, regiment, etc.
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Also brassart a piece of plate armor for the arm.
noun
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an identifying armband or badge
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a piece of armour for the upper arm
Etymology
Origin of brassard
1820–30; < French, equivalent to bras arm ( see brace) + -ard -ard
Example Sentences
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In April 1917, Colonel Lossberg was rewarded with the job of Ludendorff's Chief of Staff, and even though 18 months later his fortifications had fallen and his cause was lost, he had earned his brassard.
From Time Magazine Archive
They will be subject to regular Army regulations, and will wear overseas caps with a red and green patch and a green arm brassard bearing in white letters the word: "Italy."
From Time Magazine Archive
A month ago he would have had doubts about the meaning of "brassard"; now it seemed to be the very keyword for national organisation.
From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
"A brassard," repeated Mr. Britling, "and perhaps coloured strips on the revers of a coat."
From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
The soldier from whom his brassard was taken was considered dead.
From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan
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