braze

[breyz]

verb (used with object), brazed, braz·ing. Metallurgy.

to unite (metal objects) at high temperatures by applying any of various nonferrous solders.

Origin of braze

1575–85; < French braser to solder (MF), burn (Old French) < Germanic; compare Swedish brasa, Danish brase to roast; see braise

Related formsbraz·er, noun

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Historical Examples of brazer

Mr. Brazer's establishment, which was known as a "variety store," came in for the best part of this trade.
Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made
James D. McCabe, Jr.
Brazer refused at first; but, after a bit, agreed to let Standish keep the dog for a time.
Johnny Ludlow, Sixth Series
Mrs. Henry Wood
After Mr. Brazer's death the store was moved across the street, where it still remains, forming the ell of Gerrish's block.
Bay State Monthly, Volume I, No. 2, February, 1884
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British Dictionary definitions for brazer

braze

verb (tr)

to decorate with, make like, or make of brass
to make like brass, as in hardness

Word Origin for braze

Old English bræsen, from bræs brass

braze

verb

(tr) to make a joint between (two metal surfaces) by fusing a layer of brass or high-melting solder between them

noun

the high-melting solder or alloy used in brazing

Derived Formsbrazer, noun

Word Origin for braze

C16: from Old French: to burn, of Germanic origin; see braise

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Word Origin and History for brazer

braze

v.1

"to expose to the action of fire," 1580s, perhaps from French braser "to solder," in Old French, "to burn," related to brese "embers" (see braise). Related: Brazed; brazing.

braze

v.2

"to make of or cover in brass," Old English brasian "to do work in brass, make of brass," from bræs (see brass). Cf. glaze from glass.