Brace

hr.ls, n. anything that draws together and holds tightly: a bandage a pair or ample m printing, a maik connecting two oi molt words or lines ‘.—pi. straps for supporting the — trousers ropes for turning the yards of a ship v.t. to tighten or strengthen. [O Fr. brace Fi. bras tlie arm, power— L brachium Gr. braJudn the arm, as holding together,] Bracelet, br.Wlct. n. an ornament for the wrist. (fcr., dim. of . Fr brae. Sec Brace Brach, brak, brack, a dog for the chase. [Q. Fr bra