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brac⋅er

1[brey-ser]
–noun
1. a person or thing that braces, binds, or makes firm.
2. Informal. a stimulating drink, esp. one of liquor.

Origin:
1570–80; brace + -er 1

brac⋅er

2[brey-ser]
–noun Archery.
a guard or band worn over the wrist of the bow hand to protect it from the snap of the bowstring.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < AF; OF braceure, equiv. to brace arm (see brace (n.)) + -ure -ure
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brac·er 1   (brā'sər)   
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   (brā'sər)   
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 brācchium; see brace.]
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