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Bracer   /brˈeɪsər/   Listen
Bracer

noun
1.
A protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports.  Synonym: armguard.
2.
A tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor).  Synonym: pick-me-up.






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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



Words linked to "Bracer" :   protective cover, restorative, protective covering, protection, tonic, brace



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