Meaning of BRACER
| Pronunciation: | | 'breysur
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| | Definition: | | [n] a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) |
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| | Synonyms: | | pick-me-up |
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| | See Also: | | restorative, tonic | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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| | Related Terms: | | advocate, alpenstock, analeptic, arm, athletic supporter, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, bearer, bra, brace, bracing, bracket, brassiere, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, cordial, corset, crook, crutch, enlivenment, exhilaration, foundation garment, fulcrum, girdle, guy, guywire, invigoration, jock, jockstrap, mainstay, maintainer, mast, neck, pick-me-up, pickup, prop, reanimation, recreation, refection, refresher, refreshing, refreshment, regale, regalement, reinforce, reinforcement, reinforcer, reinvigoration, renewal, rest, resting place, restorative, revival, reviver, revivescence, revivescency, revivification, rigging, roborant, shoulder, shroud, spine, sprit, staff, standing rigging, stave, stay, stick, stiffener, stimulation, strengthener, support, supporter, sustainer, tonic, upholder, vitamin shot, vivification, walking stick |
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