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wristlet

American  
[rist-lit] / ˈrɪst lɪt /

noun

  1. a band worn around the wrist, especially to protect it from cold.

  2. a bracelet.

  3. Slang. a handcuff.


wristlet British  
/ ˈrɪstlɪt /

noun

  1. a band or bracelet worn around the wrist

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wristlet

First recorded in 1840–50; wrist + -let

Example Sentences

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With a wristlet, a clutch, a key chain, a necklace, a sweater and stud earrings — all part of the Disney Miss Piggy Collection by Kate Spade New York.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2016

The Kate Spade New York x Everpurse collection of three styles includes a wristlet in black, and black-and-white stripes, and two black totes, large and small.

From US News • Nov. 20, 2015

In early August, The Times obtained an itemized store receipt from the waste district showing the purchased items were actually a sapphire blue Michael Kors designer purse, two wallets and a wristlet.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2014

The inner glove has a snug Lycra wristlet, and the waterproof outer glove has a ventilation pocket and a gauntlet.

From Time Magazine Archive

She would have loved to see such a wristlet sagging down to her hand.

From Mary, Mary by Colum, Padraic