armlet

American  

[ahrm-lit] / ˈɑrm lɪt /

noun

1. an ornamental band worn on the arm, especially a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist.

2. a little inlet or arm.

   an armlet of the sea.

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armlet British  

/ ˈɑːmlɪt /

noun

1. a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc

2. a band or bracelet worn round the arm for ornament, identification, etc

3. a very short sleeve on a garment

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Etymology

Origin of armlet

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

Related Words

• ornament
• trinket