enarme

noun

en·​arme

"

plural -s

: the strap or the set of straps by which a shield was held on the arm

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French, from Old French, from enarmer to provide (a shield) with straps through which an arm may be passed, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin inarmare, from Latin in + (assumed) Vulgar Latin -armare (from Latin armus shoulder)

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