bracer vs armguard

bracer and armguard both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bracer	Yes	No	No	No
armguard	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, bracer and armguard are synonyms defined as:

bracer and armguard: a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports

bracer (noun)	armguard (noun)
a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)	a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports