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bracer

noun bra·cer \ ˈbrā-sər \

Definition of bracer

: an arm or wrist protector especially for use by an archer

Origin and Etymology of bracer

Middle English, from Anglo-French *bracer, from braz arm, from Latin bracchium

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bracer

noun brac·er \ ˈbrā-sər \

Definition of bracer

1 : one that braces, binds, or makes firm
2 : a drink (as of liquor) taken as a stimulant

First Known Use of bracer

1579

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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