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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rerebrasar, n. (Rere- prefix = rear and Braser a piece of armour covering the arm. Cf. ME and e.m.E. rere-brace armour for the upper arm (orig. a plate protecting the back of the arm only).) —1429 Acts II 18/2.
And vthir sympillare of x lib. of rent … haif hat gorgeat or pesane with rerebrasaris vambrasaris & gluffis of plate [etc.]
