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the forearm's personal bodyguard, turning a sword's best argument into a frustrating clang.
name originFrom French avant-bras, meaning before the arm.
roman rootsGladiators wore manica, layered metal precursors to vambraces.
archer's friendLeather versions protect bowstring-snapped forearms, not just swords.
paired upOften joined with rerebraces guarding the upper arm.
modern lifeWonder Woman's bullet-deflecting bracers are pure vambrace.