bracer
/ˈbɹeɪsə/ · noun
Meaning
- That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
- Something bracing; a stimulant.
- A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
- Armor for the forearm; a brassard.
- A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.
Etymology / origin
From Middle English bracer, from Old French braceure; equivalent to brace + -er.
- braceure(fro)→
- bracer(Middle English)→
- bracer (English)
- Relations: inh, der
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