English

Noun

bracer ‎(plural bracers)

1. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
2. (archery) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
   • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 34:

     To prevent the bow string from hanging on the left arm, it is covered with a piece of smooth leather, fastened on the outside of the arm, this is called a bracer.

3. Armor for the forearm; a brassart.
4. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.

Old French

Verb

bracer

1. 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.