bracer

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English bracer, from Old French braceure; equivalent to brace +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɹeɪsə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɹeɪsɚ/ Rhymes: -eɪsə(ɹ) === Noun === bracer (plural bracers) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage. Something bracing; a stimulant. (archery) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string. Armor for the forearm; a brassard. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body. === Anagrams === craber == Middle English == === Alternative forms === braser, brasur, brasoure, brassure === Etymology === Borrowed from Old French braceure; equivalent to brace +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /braːˈseːr/, /ˈbraːsər(ə)/ === Noun === bracer (plural bracers) Armour for the arm; a brassard. (rare) A protective sleeve or guard for the forearm. (rare) An armband. ==== Descendants ==== English: bracer ==== References ==== “brācēr, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 11 August 2018. == Old French == === Verb === bracer alternative form of bracier ==== Conjugation ==== This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. The forms that would normally end in *-c, *-cs, *-ct are modified to z, z, zt. In addition, c becomes ç before an a, o or u to keep the /ts/ sound intact. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.