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    Cool to bracket

    Two people appears to bracket a third one.

    Does bracket here mean "protect", "escort"?

    Thanks a lot

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    Default Re: to bracket

    Quote Originally Posted by Bushwhacker View Post
    Two people appears to bracket a third one.

    Does bracket here mean "protect", "escort"?

    Thanks a lot
    "Two people bracket a third (person)" means they stood one either side of him/her.
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