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bracer

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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.
bra·cer 2  (brsr)
n.
An arm or wrist guard worn by archers and fencers.
[Middle English, probably from Anglo-Norman, from Old French braceure, from bras, arm, from Latin brcchium; see brace.]
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Noun1.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


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There, with that jingle in his head, a bracer on his left hand, a shooting glove on his right, and a farthing's-worth of wax in his girdle, what more doth a bowman need?
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