Find the word definition

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Passegarde

Passegarde \Passe"garde`\, n. [F.] (Anc. Armor) A ridge or projecting edge on a shoulder piece to turn the blow of a lance or other weapon from the joint of the armor.

Wiktionary
passegarde

n. A ridge or projecting edge on a shoulder piece to turn the blow of a lance or other weapon from the joint of the armour.