pasguard
/ˈpɑːsˌɡɑːd/ /ˈpasˌɡɑːd/(also passguard, passeguard) Armour. Now historical
noun
A detachable reinforcing piece of armour attached to the left elbow, and worn in some forms of tournament from the late 15th cent. to the 17th cent.
- A pasguard was usually worn as a complement to a grand guard..
Origin
Early 16th century. Apparently from pass (although this is first attested later) + guard.