Etymology

bracer

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Today it means: That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage. Full definition →

Middle English bracer ← Old French braceure
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  1. Old French · derived frombraceure
  2. Middle English · inherited frombracer
  3. English todaybracer

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

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