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bray⋅er

[brey-er]
–noun Printing.
a small roller for inking type by hand, usually for making a proof.

Origin:
1680–90; bray 2 + -er 1
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bray·er 1   (brā'ər)   
n.  One that brays, especially a donkey.
bray·er 2   (brā'ər)   
n.   Printing
A small hand roller used to spread ink thinly and evenly.
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