ANKLET

anklet, ankle bracelet

(noun) an ornament worn around the ankle

anklet, anklets, bobbysock, bobbysocks

(noun) a sock that reaches just above the ankle

anklet

(noun) a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

anklet (plural anklets)

A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

An ankle sock.

Coordinate terms

• armlet

• kneelet

• leglet

• necklet

• wristlet

Source: Wiktionary


An"klet, n.

Definition: An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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