Definition
brassarts
noun
- Plural of brassart; pieces of armor that protect the upper arm and forearm.
Usage: historical; usually used in plural form
Examples
- Medieval knights wore brassarts to shield their arms during combat.
- The museum's collection included ornate brassarts decorated with gold inlay.
- Blacksmiths crafted brassarts from steel and bronze for wealthy warriors.
- The soldier's brassarts bore dents from previous battles.
- Brassarts were essential components of full plate armor.