bracer

Meaning

1. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
2. Something bracing; a stimulant.
3. A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
4. Armor for the forearm; a brassard.
5. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.

Synonyms

pick-me-up

armguard

crampon

restorative

stimulant

stimulus

tonic

oversleeve

armlet

wrist pad

cramp

Translations

τονωτικό

Armschutz

Armschutzplatte

στηρικτής

cicchetto

corroborante

canlandırıcı bir içki

destek

kol bağı

المثبّت

tonik

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɹeɪsə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: bracer

In summary

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