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brazier
a grill
Not to be confused with:
brassiere – a woman’s undergarment that supports the breasts
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bra·zier 1
also bra·sier (brā′zhər)n.
One who makes brass articles.
[Middle English brasier, from bras, brass; see brass.]
bra·zier 2
also bra·sier (brā′zhər)n.
1. A metal pan for holding burning coals or charcoal.
2. A cooking device consisting of a charcoal or electric heating source over which food is grilled.
[French brasier, from braise, hot coals; see braise.]
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brazier
(ˈbreɪzɪə) orbrasier
n
(Professions) a person engaged in brass-working or brass-founding
[C14: from Old English bræsian to work in brass + -er1]
ˈbraziery n
brazier
(ˈbreɪzɪə) orbrasier
n
a portable metal receptacle for burning charcoal or coal, used for cooking, heating, etc
[C17: from French brasier, from braise live coals; see braise]
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bra•zier1
(ˈbreɪ ʒər)n.
1. a metal receptacle for holding live coals or other fuel, as for heating a room.
2. a container holding live coals covered by a grill on which food is cooked.
bra•zier2
(ˈbreɪ ʒər)n.
one who makes articles of brass.
[1275–1325; Middle English brasier= Old English bræsi(an) to work in brass + -er -er1]
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