ETYM Cf.Old Fren. braguette codpiece, French brayette, Spanish bragueta, also a projecting mold in architecture; dim. fromL. bracae breeches; cf. also, Old Fren. bracon beam, prop, support; of unknown origin. Related to Breeches.
1. A category falling within certain defined limits.
2. An L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf).
3. Either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material; SYN. square bracket.
1. A holding device.
2. The person who is in possession of a note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him.
1. A person attached or owing service to a household; especially; servant; employee
2. One that retains
3. A device or structure that holds something in place: as the part of a dental replacement (as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth; a dental appliance used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment
4. A fee charged for work done; SYN. consideration.