From Encyclopedia
- Bracer
- Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
- Boss
- Also umbo. The round shaped piece of metal at the center of a shield. Protects the hand.
- Hand-and-a-half sword
- See bastard sword.
- Main-gauche
- Left-handed, parrying dagger used along with a rapier.
