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braze 2[breyz] ExamplesWord Origin verb (used with object), brazed, braz·ing. Metallurgy.
- to unite (metal objects) at high temperatures by applying any of various nonferrous solders.
Origin of braze 2 1575–85; French braser to solder (MF), burn (Old French) Germanic; compare Swedish brasa, Danish brase to roast; see braise Related formsbraz·er, noun Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for brazer Historical Examples of brazer
Mr. Brazer’s establishment, which was known as a “variety store,” came in for the best part of this trade.
Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made
James D. McCabe, Jr.
Brazer refused at first; but, after a bit, agreed to let Standish keep the dog for a time.
Mrs. Henry Wood
After Mr. Brazer’s death the store was moved across the street, where it still remains, forming the ell of Gerrish’s block.
Bay State Monthly, Volume I, No. 2, February, 1884
Various
British Dictionary definitions for brazer braze 1 verb (tr)
- to decorate with, make like, or make of brass
- to make like brass, as in hardness
Word Origin for braze Old English bræsen, from bræs brass braze 2 verb
- (tr) to make a joint between (two metal surfaces) by fusing a layer of brass or high-melting solder between them
noun
- the high-melting solder or alloy used in brazing
Derived Formsbrazer, nounWord Origin for braze C16: from Old French: to burn, of Germanic origin; see braise Collins English Dictionary – Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for brazer braze v.1
“to expose to the action of fire,” 1580s, perhaps from French braser “to solder,” in Old French, “to burn,” related to brese “embers” (see braise). Related: Brazed; brazing.
braze v.2
“to make of or cover in brass,” Old English brasian “to do work in brass, make of brass,” from bræs (see brass). Cf. glaze from glass.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
