BRACER

bracer, pick-me-up

(noun) a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)

bracer, armguard

(noun) a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

bracer (plural bracers)

That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.

(archery) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.

Armor for the forearm; a brassard.

A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.

Anagrams

• craber

Source: Wiktionary

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Bra"cer, n.

1. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.

2. A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart. Chaucer.

3. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body. Johnson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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