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WRISTLET
wristlet, wrist band
(noun) a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
wristlet (plural wristlets)
An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.
A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.
Synonym: wristband
A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.
A handcuff.
Coordinate terms
• anklet
• armlet
• kneelet
• leglet
• necklet
Notes
Source: Wiktionary
Wrist"let, n.
Definition: An elastic band worn around the wrist, as for the purpose of securing the upper part of a glove.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BACKFIRE
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
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