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- [vam-breys]
- /ˈvæm breɪs/
- /vˈambreɪs/
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- [vam-breys]
- /ˈvæm breɪs/
Definitions of vambrace word
- noun vambrace a piece of plate armor for the forearm; a lower cannon. Compare rerebrace. 1
- noun vambrace plate armor for the arm, usually including upper and lower cannons and a couter. 1
- noun vambrace a piece of armour used to protect the arm 0
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Origin of vambrace
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English va(u)mbras < Anglo-French (a)vantbras, equivalent to avant- fore- (see avaunt) + bras arm (see brace)
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Parts of speech for Vambrace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vambrace popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vambrace usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with vambrace
- how to make a vambrace?
- how to make a leather vambrace?
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