BRACER

[bra.cer] n [ME, fr. MF braciere, fr. OF, fr. braz arm, fr. L bracchium] (14c): an arm or wrist protector esp. for use by an archer

[2]brac.er n (1579) 1: one that braces, binds, or makes firm

2: a drink (as of liquor) taken as a stimulant