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brazier
1or bra·sier
[ brey-zher ]
/ ˈbreɪ ʒər /
noun
a metal receptacle for holding live coals or other fuel, as for heating a room.
a simple cooking device consisting of a container of live coals covered by a grill or thin metal top upon which the food, usually meat, is placed.
Definition for brasiers (4 of 4)
brazier
2or bra·sier
[ brey-zher ]
/ ˈbreɪ ʒər /
noun
a person who makes articles of brass.
Origin of brazier
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Examples from the Web for brasiers
Her magnificent eyes shone out like brasiers, though every now and then a cloud seemed to veil and extinguish them.
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete|Emile ZolaFaith in themselves has enabled the martyrs to obtain solace even on the brasiers of their tormentors.
The Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete|Honore de Balzac
British Dictionary definitions for brasiers (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for brasiers (2 of 3)
brazier
1brasier
/ (ˈbreɪzɪə) /
noun
a person engaged in brass-working or brass-founding
Derived Forms
braziery, nounWord Origin for brazier
C14: from Old English bræsian to work in brass + -er 1
British Dictionary definitions for brasiers (3 of 3)
brazier
2brasier
/ (ˈbreɪzɪə) /
noun
a portable metal receptacle for burning charcoal or coal, used for cooking, heating, etc
Word Origin for brazier
C17: from French brasier, from braise live coals; see braise
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