Associations to the word «Bracer»

Wiktionary

BRACER, noun. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
BRACER, noun. (archery) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
BRACER, noun. Armor for the forearm; a brassart.
BRACER, noun. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.

Dictionary definition

BRACER, noun. A protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports.
BRACER, noun. A tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats