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brac·er ¹  (brsr)

n.

1. One that braces, especially one that supports or holds something steady.

2. Informal A stimulating drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage.

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bra·cer ²  (brsr)

n.

An arm or wrist guard worn by archers and fencers.

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[Middle English, probably from Anglo-Norman, from Old French braceure, from bras, arm, from Latin brcchium; see brace.]

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bracer¹

n

1. a person or thing that braces

2. Informal a tonic, esp an alcoholic drink taken as a tonic

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bracer²

n

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Archery) Archery Fencing a leather guard worn to protect the arm

[from Old French braciere, from braz arm, from Latin bracchium arm]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bracer - a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports armguard 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) pick-me-up restorative, tonic - a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

Translations

bracer

n

(inf: = drink) → kleine Stärkung, Schnäpschen nt

(Sport) → Armschutz m