wristlet

[ rist-lit ]

noun

1. a band worn around the wrist, especially to protect it from cold.
2. a bracelet.
3. Slang. a handcuff.

wristlet

/ ˈrɪstlɪt /

noun

1. a band or bracelet worn around the wrist

Word History and Origins

Origin of wristlet¹

First recorded in 1840–50; wrist + -let

Example Sentences

Those are the scenarios Facebook has in mind if it were ever to deploy a muscle-sensing wristlet.

From Washington Post

Canvassers can make a very good profit by selling a patent ladies' folding handbag, also wristlet watches.

From Project Gutenberg

"We'll risk it now, I think," declared the Hon. Derek as he consulted his wristlet watch.

From Project Gutenberg

If she owned a string as long as that she might be able to cut enough off to make a slender wristlet.

From Project Gutenberg

His sleeves were rolled up as they always were, showing brown muscular arms, with a leather wristlet (but no watch) on one.

From Project Gutenberg

I already have a wristlet watchhere he used the conventional lieso there is no use keeping this one.

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