Definitions for bracerˈbreɪ sər

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

brac•erˈbreɪ sər(n.)

  1. a stimulating drink, esp. one of liquor.

    Category: Informal

  2. a person or thing that braces, binds, or makes firm.

Origin of bracer:

1570–80

brac•erˈbreɪ sər(n.)

  1. an archer's protective band worn on the wrist of the bow hand.

    Category: Sport

Origin of bracer:

1350–1400; ME < AF; OF braceure

Princeton's WordNet

  1. bracer, armguard(noun)

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

  2. bracer, pick-me-up(noun)

    a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)

Wiktionary

  1. bracer(Noun)

    That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.

  2. bracer(Noun)

    A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.

  3. bracer(Noun)

    Armor for the forearm; a brassart.

  4. bracer(Noun)

    A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bracer(noun)

    that which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage

  2. Bracer(noun)

    a covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart

  3. Bracer(noun)

    a medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body


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