armguard
|arm-guard|
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/ˈɑɹmɡɑrd/
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/ˈɑːmɡɑːd/
protection for the forearm
Etymology
'armguard' originates from English, specifically a compound of 'arm' and 'guard'. 'Arm' comes from Old English 'earm' meaning 'arm', and 'guard' comes via Old French 'garder' (from a West Germanic root akin to Frankish 'wardon') meaning 'to watch or protect'.
'arm' (Old English 'earm') and 'guard' (Old French 'garder') were combined in Modern English to form the compound 'arm-guard' (later written as 'armguard') to denote a protective covering for the arm.
Initially a literal compound meaning 'a guard for the arm', the word's meaning has remained largely stable and continues to denote protective equipment for the forearm in various contexts (archery, armor, sports).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a protective piece of gear worn on the forearm (often by archers) to shield the arm from the bowstring or other impacts.
The archer tightened his armguard before drawing the bow.
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Noun 2
a padded or hard covering worn on the arm in various sports or activities to protect against hits, abrasions, or friction.
He wore an armguard to protect his forearm during the baseball game.
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Last updated: 2025/10/16 08:17