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\Braze\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Brazed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Brazing}.] [F. braser to solder, fr. Icel. brasa to harden
by fire. Cf. {Brass}.]
1. To solder with hard solder, esp. with an alloy of copper
and zinc; as, to braze the seams of a copper pipe.
2. To harden. ``Now I am brazes to it.'' --Shak.
\Braze\, v. t. [AS. br[ae]sian, fr. br[ae]s brass. See
{Brass}.]
To cover or ornament with brass. --Chapman.
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