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armlet

[ ahrm-lit ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an ornamental band worn on the arm, especially a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist.
a little inlet or arm:
an armlet of the sea.

armlet

/ ˈɑːmlɪt /

Origin of armlet¹

First recorded in 1525–35; arm ¹ + -let

He adds: 'I found an armlet of gold, and a fork and spoon of crystal with rubies, which I reserve for the Queen.

Armillary, r′mil-lar-i, or r-mil′lar-i, adj. resembling an armlet or bracelet: consisting of rings or circles.

Specimens of this armlet varied in width from ¾ to 1¼ inches.

I replied in the affirmative, and he inquired where my red cross armlet was.

The latter, taking up an armlet of green glass and a hawk bell, touched the gold in the ear.

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