Synonyms for bracer

Grammar : Noun

Spell : brey-ser

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbreɪ sər

Définition of bracer

Origin : early 14c., "piece of armor protecting the arm;" 1580s, "a clamp, bind, brace," from brace (n.). Figurative sense of "that which braces the nerves" is 1740; especially of alcoholic drinks from c.1850. Related: Bracers.

noun tonic

Example sentences :

I do not need a bracer to get me going or a hooker to keep me under way.
Extract from : « The Old Game » by Samuel G. Blythe

Her optimism was the best sort of bracer for the captain's failing courage.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The whisky came and he drank it, feeling that he needed a bracer.
Extract from : « Her Ladyship's Elephant » by David Dwight Wells

Anxiety dreams may play the part of a bracer and tonic in subjects of that type.
Extract from : « Psychoanalysis » by Andr Tridon

Twice Tim Crapsey insisted upon it that he must have a “bracer” from the flask.
Extract from : « Dave Porter and His Double » by Edward Stratemeyer

Bert used to say that glimpse of Emmy "was a bracer for the whole day."
Extract from : « Stories That End Well » by Octave Thanet

He told himself that he must have a "bracer" to steady his nerves.
Extract from : « Mischievous Maid Faynie » by Laura Jean Libbey

When not in use keep them in your pocket or strung on the strap of your bracer.
Extract from : « Hunting with the Bow and Arrow » by Saxton Pope

The principle, however, remains unshaken that singing in a correct way is the greatest possible "bracer."
Extract from : « Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing » by Enrico Caruso and Luisa Tetrazzini

After tossing down my second bracer, I said: “Well, Mr. Merritt, how do you feel about your bet now?”
Extract from : « The House Opposite » by Elizabeth Kent

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