Armlet: meaning, definitions and examples
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armlet
[ หษหm.lษt ]
jewelry
A small decorative band worn around the arm, especially as an ornament.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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armlet |
Often used to refer to ornamental bands or jewelry worn around the upper part of the arm. It has a classic or traditional connotation.
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armband |
Commonly used to describe a band worn around the arm, typically to signify authority, mourning, affiliation, or participation in an event. It can also refer to bands worn for identification or protest.
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bracelet |
A general term for jewelry worn around the wrist. It can be simple, elegant, or heavily ornate, and is widely associated with fashion and personal style.
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bangle |
Refers to rigid bracelets, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic, worn around the wrist. They are often worn in multiples and are associated with fashion and style.
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Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful armlet to the party.
- The tribal chief had a silver armlet on his left arm.
Translations
Translations of the word "armlet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bracelete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคเฅเคฌเคเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Armband
๐ฎ๐ฉ gelang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฐัะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ bransoleta
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌในใฌใใ
๐ซ๐ท bracelet
๐ช๐ธ brazalete
๐น๐ท bilezik
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกramek
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกramok
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ zapestnica
๐ฎ๐ธ armband
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปะตะทัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแฏแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bilษrzik
๐ฒ๐ฝ brazalete
Etymology
The word 'armlet' originated from the Old English word 'earmleรฐ', which meant 'bracelet worn on the arm'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a decorative band worn around the arm. Armlets have been worn by various cultures throughout history as a symbol of status, beauty, or protection.
See also: arm, armband, armed, armlets, armor, armory, armour, armoury, arms, army, disarm, disarmed, unarm, unarmed.