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Bracers

Scope note

Protective coverings for the wrist used in archery, fencing, and various ball games, especially those worn by archers on the bow arm as protection from the recoil of the bowstring, generally taking the form of a band, bracelet, or plate.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253072

Broader Terms used

<protective wear>

Equivalent Terms used

bracer

Created

13yrs ago

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