A plate or guard shaped like an arrow, or a reinforcement plate designed to resemble an arrow's form in medieval armor or construction.
Compound of 'arrow' and 'plate' (from Old French 'plate' meaning flat, and Latin 'platta'). This term appears in historical texts describing protective armor and architectural elements.
Medieval craftspeople created surprisingly specific named parts for armor and weapons—'arrowplate' shows how descriptive naming helped blacksmiths and soldiers discuss complex defensive gear with precision.
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