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Stiffen vs Bracer - What's the difference?

stiffen | bracer |

As a verb stiffen

is to make stiff.

As a noun bracer is

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

stiffen

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To make stiff.
  • To become stiff.
  • 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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