Page 225 - Canadian Dominion Directory 1871 - Partie 1-fusionné

Bue$ - A temu used for the project- the forearm and u per am with
in$ knob in the centre of early the cuplike couter or
P covering the
shields, also for the ornamental stud elbow and a simiiar plate known as
the spaudler attached to the shoul-
on a bridle,
der. The whole assembly was
Bouché - The notch at the top or attached to the hauberk.
near the right hand top of a shield
Braconnikre - A system of lames
designed to take the lance.
to cover the lower
designed
abdomen.
Braquemart - An accessory made by
continental armourers and designed
like the cod piece in civilian dress to
replace the mail.
Breastplate - A rigid curved plate
designed for protection of the chest.
It was attached to the back plate
and had a number of accessories
attached to it.
Bourd - A system of broad strips
of leather or wood fastened to the
pomme1 of ihe saddle designed to
afford protection for the abdomen,
knees and legs of the rider. This was
introduced in the latter half of the
14th century.
Bow - The weapon used by an
archer or cross bowman.
Breastplate
Bracae - Padded extensions to the Breecb - A kind of mail trousers
short trousers worn by Roman for protection of the lower body
soldiers in about the 1st century and legs.
A.D. Bracae did not actually cover
the knees but prorected the upper Brigandine - Somewhat similar to
half of the knee-cap and lower thigh. the coat of plates but its plates were
very much smaller and conse-
Bracer - Originally the name given quently gave greater fiexibiiity. It
to the leather cuff worn on the left was used fairly extensively by
forearm of an archer to protect archers and other light troops.
against the rub of the bow-string In the mid-15th century equip-
in shooting. ment was based on the brigandine
After 1300 the name was given to to ~vhich additional pieces were
an assembly of plates curving round strapped.