Brace came to mean 'a pair, two' from about 1400 and was applied to pistols, pheasants, dogs, etc. Architecture adopted the word to mean 'a support or prop' in the 1520s, while the concept of holding or binding 'two or more things closely together' emerged in the middle of the 15th century.
How do you speak with braces?
- Slow it down. Getting braces can be a positive mechanism to help you slow your speech down. ...
- Stand up Straight and Breathe. Believe it or not, working on your posture can improve the way you speak. ...
- Be a Star. ...
- Saying it Out Loud.