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Also used for roasting meats (archaic?). Rklawton 18:57, 25 April 2006 (UTC)Reply

Pronunciation

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The proper name is pronounced Brayzeer.

This name is often confused with the word brassiere (the feminine undergarment) which has its roots in the French word for arm, which is bras.

brass worker: [14th century. Probably < brass, after glazier]

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brass worker: somebody who works on brass articles 
[14th century. Probably < brass, after glazier]
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