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Bracer   /brˈeɪsər/   Listen
noun
Bracer  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.
3.
A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.





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"Bracer" Quotes from Famous Books



... Mr. Waldon will be glad to take you out in his tender," suggested Kennedy. "Besides, I feel that I'd like a little fresh air as a bracer, ...
— The War Terror • Arthur B. Reeve
... in all seasons, in cold water. Cold water stimulates circulation and is a wonderful tonic internally and externally. Warm water is soothing and relaxing in its effect. If you can bathe in the flowing water of a river, so much the better. Swimming is a wonderful bracer, besides being an enjoyment in itself. There is Prana in water and your body extracts this Prana from air, water and food. I cannot give you instructions as to different forms of bathing, as this is not a "doctor" book. ...
— The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga • A. P. Mukerji
... took a keen look at Karl's face. His colour was not good—the doctor thought; in fact several things were not to his liking. "Too many hard times with himself," he summed it up.—"Droopy. Needs a bracer. Needs to get back in the harness—that's the only ...
— The Glory Of The Conquered • Susan Glaspell
... ride in the country—on a motor cycle," answered Ashton-Kirk, crossing his shabbily clothed legs and striking a match. "Any time you feel disinclined to face your meals, Pen, I recommend you heartily to do the same. It is a greater bracer. At this moment I really believe I could do complete justice to even the very best culinary thoughts of our ...
— Ashton-Kirk, Investigator • John T. McIntyre
... chicken and hot biscuit and honey were a great bracer. Chicken Little's teary mood slipped away and she revelled in the excitement of the good-byes. She promised everybody weekly letters for the ...
— Chicken Little Jane • Lily Munsell Ritchie
... down by the sea are the pandanus trees of Puna. They are standing there like men, Like a multitude in the lowlands of Hilo. Step by step the sea rises above the Isle-of-life. So life revives once more within me, for love of you. A bracer to man is wrath. As I wandered friendless over the highways, alas! That way, this way, what of me, love? Alas, my wife—O! My companion of the shallow planted breadfruit of Kalapana. Of the sun rising cold at Kumukahi. Above all else the love of a wife. For my temples burn, And ...
— The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai • Anonymous


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