bracer
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brac·er 1
(brā′sər)n.
1. One that braces, especially one that supports or holds something steady.
2. Informal A stimulating drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage.
bra·cer 2
(brā′sər)n.
A guard worn on the forearm by archers and fencers.
[Middle English, probably from Anglo-Norman, from Old French braceure, from bras, arm, from Latin brācchium; see brace.]
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bracer
(ˈbreɪsə)n
1. a person or thing that braces
2. informal a tonic, esp an alcoholic drink taken as a tonic
bracer
(ˈbreɪsə)n
(Archery) archery fencing a leather guard worn to protect the arm
[C14: from Old French braciere, from braz arm, from Latin bracchium arm]
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brac•er1
(ˈbreɪ sər)n.
1. a stimulating drink, esp. one of liquor.
2. a person or thing that braces, binds, or makes firm.
[1570–80]
brac•er2
(ˈbreɪ sər)n.
an archer's protective band worn on the wrist of the bow hand.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French braceure]
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Noun | 1. | bracer - a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" |
2. | bracer - a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) restorative, tonic - a medicine that strengthens and invigorates |
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bracer
nounInformal. A medicine that restores or increases vigor:
Informal: pick-me-up.
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Translations
bracer
n
(inf: = drink) → kleine Stärkung, Schnäpschen nt
(Sport) → Armschutz m
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