brassard — meaning in English

English meaning

• armband noun A band worn around the upper arm, often as a symbol (mourning, protest) or to mark a team captain.
• armlet noun A band worn on the arm for ornamental or identification purposes.

Senses

brassard is used for these senses in English:

• armband (sports) A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.
• armlet A band worn on the arm for ornamental or identification purposes.

armband — full definition

1. noun A band worn around the upper arm, often as a symbol (mourning, protest) or to mark a team captain.
2. noun An inflatable band worn on the arm to help a swimmer, often a child, stay afloat.

armlet — full definition

1. noun A band worn on the arm for ornamental or identification purposes.
2. noun A small arm.

Related French words