brayer

[ brey-er ]

noun

, Printing.

1. a small roller for inking type by hand, usually for making a proof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brayer¹

First recorded in 1680–90; bray ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The division of Brayer, as soon as reviewed, set out on its march to Paris.

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Then Elijah clean his knife down in the earth, and when he'd finished laughin' he put ub a brayer.

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I sent it to his house by a porter, who returned in a few minutes, and told me Mr. Brayer would be glad to see me at that instant.

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