"bowguard" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bowguards [plural], bow guard [alternative], bow-guard [alternative]
Etymology: From bow + guard. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bow|guard}} bow + guard Head templates: {{en-noun}} bowguard (plural bowguards)
  1. A protective cover worn on the wrist or forearm, sometimes extending to partially cover the hand, which provides protection from the snap of a released bowstring. Translations (Translations): layʼkeh (Ahtna)

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