Definition of vambrace in English:

vambrace

noun ˈvambreɪsˈvambrās

historical

A piece of armour for the arm, especially the forearm.
〈史〉前臂铠甲，全臂铠甲
Example sentencesExamples
- He was now clad in only his cotton tunic and trousers with the leather vambraces remaining on his forearms, his riding boots and a belt around his lean waist.
- Each soldier had the same vambraces.
- It is also possible that a few warriors may have worn leather vambraces, or have used leather bindings similar to ‘puttes’ to protect their forearms.
- He shrugged his shoulders, trying to get comfortable in his suit of chainmail, but his vambraces were making his forearm feel heavy.
- The vambrace features a rolled edge and carries the same design as the proceeding plates.

Origin

Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French shortening of Old French avantbras, from avant 'before' + bras 'arm'. Compare with vamplate.

Definition of vambrace in US English:

vambrace

nounˈvambrās

historical

A piece of armor for the arm, especially the forearm.
〈史〉前臂铠甲，全臂铠甲
Example sentencesExamples
- He shrugged his shoulders, trying to get comfortable in his suit of chainmail, but his vambraces were making his forearm feel heavy.
- The vambrace features a rolled edge and carries the same design as the proceeding plates.
- Each soldier had the same vambraces.
- It is also possible that a few warriors may have worn leather vambraces, or have used leather bindings similar to ‘puttes’ to protect their forearms.
- He was now clad in only his cotton tunic and trousers with the leather vambraces remaining on his forearms, his riding boots and a belt around his lean waist.

Origin

Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French shortening of Old French avantbras, from avant ‘before’ + bras ‘arm’. Compare with vamplate.

词汇	vambrace
释义	Definition of vambrace in English: vambrace noun ˈvambreɪsˈvambrās historical A piece of armour for the arm, especially the forearm. 〈史〉前臂铠甲，全臂铠甲 Example sentencesExamples He was now clad in only his cotton tunic and trousers with the leather vambraces remaining on his forearms, his riding boots and a belt around his lean waist. Each soldier had the same vambraces. It is also possible that a few warriors may have worn leather vambraces, or have used leather bindings similar to ‘puttes’ to protect their forearms. He shrugged his shoulders, trying to get comfortable in his suit of chainmail, but his vambraces were making his forearm feel heavy. The vambrace features a rolled edge and carries the same design as the proceeding plates. Origin Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French shortening of Old French avantbras, from avant 'before' + bras 'arm'. Compare with vamplate. Definition of vambrace in US English: vambrace nounˈvambrās historical A piece of armor for the arm, especially the forearm. 〈史〉前臂铠甲，全臂铠甲 Example sentencesExamples He shrugged his shoulders, trying to get comfortable in his suit of chainmail, but his vambraces were making his forearm feel heavy. The vambrace features a rolled edge and carries the same design as the proceeding plates. Each soldier had the same vambraces. It is also possible that a few warriors may have worn leather vambraces, or have used leather bindings similar to ‘puttes’ to protect their forearms. He was now clad in only his cotton tunic and trousers with the leather vambraces remaining on his forearms, his riding boots and a belt around his lean waist. Origin Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French shortening of Old French avantbras, from avant ‘before’ + bras ‘arm’. Compare with vamplate.
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