Armlet: meaning, definitions and examples

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armlet

[ ˈɑːm.lət ]

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jewelry

A small decorative band worn around the arm, especially as an ornament.

Synonyms

armband, bangle, bracelet

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:

🇵🇹 bracelete

🇮🇳 बाजूबंद

🇩🇪 Armband

🇮🇩 gelang

🇺🇦 браслет

🇵🇱 bransoleta

🇯🇵 ブレスレット

🇫🇷 bracelet

🇪🇸 brazalete

🇹🇷 bilezik

🇰🇷 팔찌

🇸🇦 سوار

🇨🇿 náramek

🇸🇰 náramok

🇨🇳 手镯

🇸🇮 zapestnica

🇮🇸 armband

🇰🇿 білезік

🇬🇪 სამაჯური

🇦🇿 bilərzik

🇲🇽 brazalete

Word origin

The word 'armlet' originated from the Old English word 'earmleð', 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.