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- [bras-ahrd, bruh-sahrd]
- /ˈbræs ɑrd, brəˈsɑrd/
- /ˈbræ.sɑːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bras-ahrd, bruh-sahrd]
- /ˈbræs ɑrd, brəˈsɑrd/
Definitions of brassard word
- noun brassard an identifying armband or badge 3
- noun brassard a piece of armour for the upper arm 3
- noun brassard armor for the arm from elbow to shoulder 3
- noun brassard an armband with a distinctive design that identifies the wearer in some way 3
- noun brassard a decorative cloth band, often braided or tasseled, worn around the upper arm, as by military personnel to signify a particular group, regiment, etc. 1
- noun brassard Also, brassart [bras-ahrt, bruh-sahrt] /ˈbræs ɑrt, brəˈsɑrt/ (Show IPA). a piece of plate armor for the arm. 1
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Origin of brassard
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French, equivalent to bras arm (see brace) + -ard -ard
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Parts of speech for Brassard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brassard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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