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armband

[ahrm-band]

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noun

a fabric band worn around the upper arm as a badge or symbol; brassard.

armband

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noun

a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc, or a black one indicating mourning
an inflatable buoyancy aid, worn on the upper arm of a person learning to swim
an elasticated band worn round the upper arm to keep the shirtsleeve in place

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Word History and Origins

Origin of armband¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; arm ¹ + band ²

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Not in jackboots and armbands, but in curated TV clips using old footage, policy memos, press conferences, and armed deployments justified by lies.

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The occasion was marked by pomp and pageantry but, at the King's request, there was a moment of silence to remember the victims of the Air India crash and the Royal Family wore black armbands.

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Flags have been at half-mast at royal residences and the black armbands will add another sign of respect, with the King having said he was "desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad".

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Weir - who wore the captain's armband - could not hide her pride and pleasure at the performance.

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But life isn't fair - he is becoming the leader without the armband.

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