armlet

  • 1Armlet — Arm let, n. [Arm + let.] 1. A small arm; as, an armlet of the sea. Johnson. [1913 Webster] 2. An arm ring; a bracelet for the upper arm. [1913 Webster] 3. Armor for the arm. [1913 Webster] …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2armlet — (n.) 1530s, dim. of ARM (Cf. arm) (n.1) …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 3armlet — [ärm′lət] n. [ ARM1 + LET] 1. a band worn for ornament around the arm, esp. the upper arm 2. a small, narrow, deep arm or inlet of the sea …

    English World dictionary

  • 4armlet — /ahrm lit/, n. 1. an ornamental band worn on the arm, esp. a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist. 2. a little inlet or arm: an armlet of the sea. [1525 35; ARM1 + LET] * * * ▪ jewelry       decorative band, usually of gold,… …

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  • 5armlet — /ˈamlət/ (say ahmluht) noun 1. an ornamental band worn on the arm. 2. a little arm: an armlet of the sea …

  • 6armlet — noun Date: 1535 1. a band (as of cloth or metal) worn around the upper arm 2. a small arm (as of the sea) …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 7armlet — noun /ˈɑːmlət/ a) A band that is worn on the arm that for ornamental or identification purposes. b) A small arm, having to do with the sea …

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  • 8armlet — arm·let || ɑːmlɪt n. ornamental band worn around the upper arm, arm band …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 9armlet — noun a bracelet worn round the upper arm …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 10armlet — arm·let …

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