† aˈvant-brace, aˈvawmbraceObs. [a. OF.avant-bras, f.avant before + bras arm. Normally aˈvaunt, whence aˈvaun-, aˈvaum-, aˈvawm-brace, much more usual in the aphetic forms vambrace, vantbrace.] Armour for the front of the arm. c1440Morte Arth. 2568 Þe avawmbrace vrayllede with silver.