bracer
1 of 2noun (1)
bra·cer ˈbrā-sər 
: an arm or wrist protector especially for use by an archer
bracer
2 of 2noun (2)
brac·er ˈbrā-sər
1
: one that braces, binds, or makes firm
2
: a drink (as of liquor) taken as a stimulant
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Anglo-French *bracer, from braz arm, from Latin bracchium
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1
bracer
noun
as in belt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- belt
- grog
- bottle
- liquor
- alcohol
- drink
- cocktail
- rum
- juice
- spirits
- chaser
- aperitif
- booze
- firewater
- stimulant
- tipple
- hooch
- peg
- snifter
- ale
- intoxicant
- digestif
- strong drink
- pop
- aqua vitae
- mead
- moonshine
- nightcap
- beer
- slug
- brew
- potable
- load
- tot
- inebriant
- snort
- shooter
- sauce
- gin
- ardent spirits
- mixed drink
- wine
- whiskey
- nip
- home brew
- brandy
- shot
- whet
- liqueur
- vodka
- nappy
- mum
- lush
- malt liquor
- schnapps
- brewage
- sake
- John Barleycorn
- brewski
- mescal
- tequila
- microbrew
- whisky
- saki
- barley-broo
- barley-bree
- mao-tai
- Dutch courage
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonintoxicant