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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