Definition
brassart
noun
- a piece of armor that covers the upper arm and shoulder.
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The knight's brassart gleamed in the sunlight as he rode into battle.
- Medieval armor included a brassart to protect the sword arm.
- The museum displayed a well-preserved brassart from the 15th century.
- Blacksmiths crafted brassarts from steel and iron for noble warriors.