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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bracher, n. [e.m.E. bracher, var. of bracer Braser.] A bracer for protecting the arm. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 994.
The beryallis on the land of bracheris [thay] gart light a1586 Lindsay MS. 10 b.
The squyar … suld haif ane chaplete of mont aubren and he suld haif na bracheres
