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bracelet

[breys-lit]

noun

  1. an ornamental band or circlet for the wrist or arm or, sometimes, for the ankle.

  2. Slang.bracelets, a pair of handcuffs.

  3. Furniture.collar.



bracelet

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. an ornamental chain worn around the arm or wrist

  2. an expanding metal band for a wristwatch

“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
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Other Word Forms

  • braceleted adjective
  • unbraceleted adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bracelet1

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French; Old French bracel (< Latin 峦, noun use of neuter of brachial ) + -et -et
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bracelet1

C15: from Old French, from bracel , literally: a little arm, from Latin bracchium arm; see brace
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She said she sold a bracelet and two rings, including her engagement ring, "to a proper jewellers, but I got £127".

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The oldest of the three, wearing bracelets and rings on all fingers, held a framed photo of her mother dressed in an Army uniform.

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The hoard also included a Ninth Century gold ring, a crystal rock pendant, a dragon's head bracelet and an ingot.

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They were secured using fabric- or leather-lined bracelets, which they wore prior to moving day to get used to how they felt.

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Pair the glossy burgundy bezel ring with a brushed bronze mesh bracelet or black rubber band.

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