vamplate

noun

vam·​plate

ˈvamˌplāt

: a round plate of iron mounted on the shaft of a lance or tilting spear to protect the hand

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, vaunplate, from Anglo-French vaunt- fore- (from Old French avant-) + plate

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