anklet

[ ang-klit ]

noun

1. a sock that reaches just above the ankle.
2. an ornamental circlet worn around the ankle.

anklet

/ ˈæŋklɪt /

noun

1. an ornamental chain worn around the ankle
2. the US word for ankle sock

Word History and Origins

Origin of anklet¹

First recorded in 1810–20; ankle + -let

Example Sentences

Behind her the peacock halo, her pale pigeon-toed feet covered only by the watered-yellow fringe and by the bright-yellow anklet.

From Project Gutenberg

Seaton then tried to make Nalboon understand that they wanted copper, pointing to his anklet, the only copper in sight.

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They wear instead a chain anklet which they can work on themselves.

From Project Gutenberg

She wore an anklet, and would often sit upon a table, and let it fall down over her foot to show it.

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And I didn't take your gold anklet as a bribe, though I didn't take you for too much of a gentleman in offering it to me.

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Related Words

• bracelet
• brooch
• costume
• earring
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• jewel
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• necklace
• ornament
• pendant
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