rerebrace

/riːrɛbrɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A protective plate on the upper part of a knight’s arm, covering the joint.

“The armor’s rerebrace made his arm look like a giant claw.”

2. verb

To put on a rerebrace or protect the joint of a limb with armor.

“The knight had to rerebrace his sword arm before the duel.”

Synonyms

  • armlet
  • couter

Antonyms

  • disarm
  • expose