armlet
Americannoun
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an ornamental band worn on the arm, especially a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist.
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a little inlet or arm.
an armlet of the sea.
noun
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a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc
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a band or bracelet worn round the arm for ornament, identification, etc
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a very short sleeve on a garment
Etymology
Origin of armlet
Example Sentences
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The result: a gold-encrusted hybrid between a village wedding armlet and a biker bracelet.
From Time Magazine Archive
I wonder where such defiance comes from, and my armlet feels hot suddenly.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Mother gave me the armlet the last time I saw her, when I was five.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
My mother’s armlet is hidden beneath a loose, long-sleeved tunic.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
My hand goes to my armlet, as it always does when I need strength.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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