: an arm or wrist protector especially for use by an archer
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: one that braces, binds, or makes firm
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: a drink (as of liquor) taken as a stimulant
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Nov. 2023
Its earnest and unadorned affirmation of love is a fine bracer, in these sour, suspicious times.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2022
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With her help, the boys must learn to master their elemental arm bracers, which when used properly summon legendary heroes and gods of the corresponding elements to fight on their behalf.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Nov. 2023
Its earnest and unadorned affirmation of love is a fine bracer, in these sour, suspicious times.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2022
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“Bracer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bracer. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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