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Bracer vs Braced - What's the difference?

bracer | braced |

As a noun bracer

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

As a verb braced is

(brace).

As an adjective braced is

having braces or similar supports.

bracer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
  • (archery) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
  • * 1786 , Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons , page 34:
    • 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 .
  • Armor for the forearm; a brassart.
  • A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.
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    braced

    English

    Etymology 1

    See (verb)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (brace)

    • Etymology 2

    From (brace) (noun)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having braces or similar supports.
  • (heraldry, of multiple figures of the same form) Interlaced.
    • three chevronels braced in base
    Derived terms
    * braced wall line

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