First Known Use: 1602
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1braze
verb \ˈbrāz\
brazedbraz·ing
Definition of BRAZE
transitive verb
archaic : harden
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Origin of BRAZE
irregular from brass
2braze
verb
brazedbraz·ing
Definition of BRAZE
transitive verb
: to solder with a nonferrous alloy having a lower melting point than the metals being joined
— braz·er noun
Origin of BRAZE
French braser, from Old French, to burn, from breze hot coals — more at braise
First Known Use: circa 1574
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