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BRACELET
bracelet, bangle
(noun) jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
watchband, watchstrap, wristband, watch bracelet, bracelet
(noun) a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bracelet (plural bracelets)
A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
(colloquial, mostly, in the plural) A handcuff.
(historical) A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
Source: Wiktionary
Brace"let, n. Etym: [F. bracelet, dim. of OF. bracel armlet, prop. little arm, dim. of bras arm, fr. L. bracchium. See Brace,n.]
1. An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.
2. A piece of defensive armor for the arm. Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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