varr. VAM-, VANTBRACE.

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a. 1470.  H. Parker, Dives & Pauper (W. de W., 1496), X. vi. 379/2. We sholde take with us rerebras and vanbras & gloues of plate.

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1649.  G. Daniel, Trinarch., Hen. V., ccxviii. Alanzon breakes the Blow, which the King first Made…. and locks his Hilt In Harrie’s Vanbrace.

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1816.  Monthly Mag., XLI. 330. Their arms and legs vanbras and cuisses sheath.

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