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[syn: brazier, brasier]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Braise \Braise\, Braize \Braize\, n. [So called from its
iridescent colors.] (Zool.)
A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the
American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to
the related species. [Also written brazier.]
[1913 Webster] Braise
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Brasier \Bra"sier\, Brazier \Bra"zier\, n. [OE. brasiere, F.
braise live coals. See Brass.]
An artificer who works in brass. --Franklin.
[1913 Webster] Brazier
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Brasier \Bra"sier\, Brazier \Bra"zier\, n. [F. brasier,
brais['i]er, fr. braise live coals. See Brass.]
A large metal pan for holding burning coals or charcoal; it
is used to warm people who must stay outside for long times.
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Brazier \Bra"zier\ (br[=a]"zh[~e]r), n.
Same as Brasier.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
brazier
n 1: large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned;
warms people who must stay outside for long times [syn:
brazier, brasier]