brassard

American  

[bras-ahrd, bruh-sahrd] / ˈbræs ɑrd, brəˈsɑrd /

noun

1. a decorative cloth band, often braided or tasseled, worn around the upper arm, as by military personnel to signify a particular group, regiment, etc.

2. Also brassart a piece of plate armor for the arm.

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brassard British  

/ ˈbræsɑːd, ˈbræsət /

noun

1. an identifying armband or badge

2. a piece of armour for the upper arm

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Etymology

Origin of brassard

1820–30; < French, equivalent to bras arm ( see brace) + -ard -ard

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Example Sentences

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brassard

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

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

I confess, however, to having read with surprise Mr. Tennant's announcement that "it was provided by The Hague Convention that the wearing of a brassard ensured that the wearer would be regarded as a belligerent."

From Letters to "The Times" upon War and Neutrality (1881-1920) by Sir Thomas Erskine Holland

I declare I hardly dare go into the shops with the Red Cross brassard on my arm.

From A Journal of Impressions in Belgium by May Sinclair

"Because, if he was, he'd have a brassard with a large letter 'C' on it, around his arm," went on Jimmy.

From The Khaki Boys over the Top Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam by Gordon Bates

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