bracer 1
/bray"seuhr/ , n.
1. a person or thing that braces, binds, or makes firm.
2. Informal. a stimulating drink, esp. one of liquor.
[ 1570-80; BRACE + -ER 1 ]
bracer 2
/bray"seuhr/ , n. Archery.
a guard or band worn over the wrist of the bow hand to protect it from the snap of the bowstring.
[ 1350-1400; ME braceure, equiv. to brace arm (see BRACE (n.)) + -ure -URE ]