bracer

¹ American  

[brey-ser] / ˈbreɪ sər /

noun

1. a person or thing that braces, binds, or makes firm.

2. Informal. a stimulating drink, especially one of liquor.

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bracer ² American  

[brey-ser] / ˈbreɪ sər /

noun

Archery.

1. a guard or band worn over the wrist of the bow hand to protect it from the snap of the bowstring.

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bracer ¹ British  

/ ˈbreɪsə /

noun

1. a person or thing that braces

2. informal a tonic, esp an alcoholic drink taken as a tonic

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bracer ² British  

/ ˈbreɪsə /

noun

1. archery fencing a leather guard worn to protect the arm

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Etymology

Origin of bracer¹

First recorded in 1570–80; brace + -er ¹

Origin of bracer²

1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French braceure, equivalent to brace arm ( brace (noun)) + -ure -ure

Example Sentences

The reins were tangled in the buckles of the metal bracer on his arm.

From Literature

Alsvindr gnawed on his bit impatiently, and Anya said, “Hang on,” as she pulled her bracer from where it was fastened to her quiver strap.

From Literature

Men saunter in for a ‘shot’ as other men drop in at a saloon on the way to business for a morning bracer.”

From Washington Post

I don't have time for full armor, but I buckle on my chest plate and bracers.

From Literature

Viewers might find a stiff bracer a necessity.

From New York Times