bracer

Definition

That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.

Etymology

From Middle English bracer, from Old French braceure; equivalent to brace + -er.

Example Sentences

• "Country air in the fields, or in gardens, when breathed at proper hours, is an excellent bracer of the nerves, and a sure brightener of the complexion."
• "In fact I did not feel good. I was suffering from the morning sickness of the steady, heavy drinker. What I needed was a pick-me-up, a bracer."
• "To prevent the bow string from hanging on the left arm, it is covered with a piece of smooth leather, fastened on the outside of the arm, this is called a bracer."