brasier n 1: large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times [syn: {brazier}, {brasier}]
Brasier \Bra"sier\, Brazier \Bra"zier\, n. [F. brasier, brais['i]er, fr. braise live coals. See {Brass}.] A large metal pan for holding burning coals or charcoal; it is used to warm people who must stay outside for long times. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
Brasier \Bra"sier\, Brazier \Bra"zier\, n. [OE. brasiere, F. braise live coals. See {Brass}.] An artificer who works in brass. --Franklin. [1913 Webster] Brazier