bracer
pronunciation
How to pronounce bracer in British English: UK [ˈbreɪsə(r)]
How to pronounce bracer in American English: US ['breɪsər]
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- Noun:
- a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
- a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
Word Origin
- bracer (n.)
- early 14c., "piece of armor protecting the arm;" 1580s, "a clamp, bind, brace," from brace (n.). Figurative sense of "that which braces the nerves" is 1740; especially of alcoholic drinks from c. 1850. Related: Bracers.
Example
- 1. All right , forget it . Take your bracer off .