2. A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the
vibration of the string; also, a brassart. --Chaucer.
[1913 Webster]
3. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
bracer — (n.) early 14c., piece of armor protecting the arm; 1580s, a clamp, bind, brace, from BRACE (Cf. brace) (n.). Figurative sense of that which braces the nerves is 1740; especially of alcoholic drinks from c.1850. Related: Bracers … Etymology dictionary
bracer — bracer1 [brā′sər] n. [ME < OFr brasseure < bras, arm < L brachium: see BRACE1] Archery a leather guard worn on the arm holding the bow, for protection against the bowstring bracer2 [brā′sər] n. 1. a person or thing that braces ☆ 2. Slang … English World dictionary
Bracer — A bracer (or arm guard) is a strap or sheath, commonly made of leather, stone, or plastic that covers the inside of an archer s arm to protect it while shooting. Bracers keep the inside of the archer s forearm from getting hurt by the string of… … Wikipedia
bracer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French *bracer, from braz arm, from Latin bracchium Date: 14th century an arm or wrist protector especially for use by an archer II. noun Date: 1579 1. one that braces, binds, or makes firm 2. a drink … New Collegiate Dictionary
bracer — noun a) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage. To prevent the bow string from hanging on the left arm, it is covered with a piece of smooth leather, fastened on the outside of the arm, this is called a bracer. b) A covering… … Wiktionary
bracer — bracer1 /bray seuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that braces, binds, or makes firm. 2. Informal. a stimulating drink, esp. one of liquor. [1570 80; BRACE + ER1] bracer2 /bray seuhr/, n. Archery. a guard or band worn over the wrist of the bow hand to … Universalium
Bracer — The piece of armour protection for the upper and lower parts of the knight s arms. The word carries the sense of two, as in a brace of pheasant. Cf. Vambrace1 … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Bracer — This interesting name, with variant spellings Brasher, Brashier, Bra(i)zier and Brazer, derives from the Old English pre 7th Century Broesian or Brasian meaning to cast in brass and was originally given as an occupational name to a worker in… … Surnames reference
bracer — Synonyms and related words: advocate, alpenstock, analeptic, arm, athletic supporter, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, bearer, bra, brace, bracing, bracket, brassiere, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, cordial, corset, crook, crutch, enlivenment … Moby Thesaurus
bracer — bra|cer Mot Agut Nom masculí … Diccionari Català-Català
