Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brassard

/bɹəˈsɑɹd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables: bras-sard
IPA: /bɹəˈsɑɹd/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An item of plate armor that protects the arm.

noun

An insignia or band worn around the upper arm.

name

A surname from French [in turn from Old French].

Example Sentences

"Muslims found not wearing the white brassards as prescribed by the army were simply despatched on the spot."

Etymology

Borrowed from French brassard, from bras (“arm”). The form brasset is attested since at least 1676 (Scots brassat is attested since 1590); brassart since at least 1736, brassard since at least 1788.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: brassard

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɹəˈsɑɹd/
British English: /bɹəˈsɑːd/

Inflected Forms

brassards (plural) brassart (alternative) brasset (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

bracciale bracelet bracer

Rhymes With

hard card guard yard regard filter card sd card barred gerard disregard discard retard

Questions

How do you pronounce brassard?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɹəˈsɑɹd/.
What does brassard mean?: An item of plate armor that protects the arm.
Where does brassard come from?: It is traced to French.

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