Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A band worn on the arm for ornament or identification.
- noun A small arm, as of the sea.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A little arm: as, an armlet of the sea.
- noun An ornament for the arm; specifically, a metal band or ring worn upon the upper arm.
- noun That part of a dress where the sleeve joins the shoulder.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A small arm.
- noun An arm ring; a bracelet for the upper arm.
- noun Armor for the arm.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A band that is worn on the arm that for
ornamental oridentification purposes. - noun A small arm.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a band worn around the arm for decoration
Etymologies
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Examples
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Each wore a flat, turtle-shell ring suspended through his nose, and each carried a clay pipe in an ear-hole or thrust inside a beaded biceps armlet.
Chapter 23 2010
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I definitely think they will have condensed it into an armlet.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Marissa’s Review Forum 2009
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I doubt my futuristic armlet will actually come into fruition, but who knows.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Marissa’s Review Forum 2009
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The armlet would feature standard devices for day-to-day living.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Marissa’s Review Forum 2009
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Tucking the gold armlet into his pouch, Khefar took his leave of the most powerful woman along the Nile.
Shadow Chase Seressia Glass 2010
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Tucking the gold armlet into his pouch, Khefar took his leave of the most powerful woman along the Nile.
Shadow Chase Seressia Glass 2010
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Newest version of the wrist/bracelet/armlet comm device, along with original Barbarella images:
New Issue of The Drink Tank frankwu 2008
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A research report, published by the Council for British Archaeology yesterday, reveals that a pagan priest from Yorkshire was buried in the late 3rd century wearing what was probably full ritual regalia including a five-strand necklace of 600 jet beads, a jet bracelet, a brown shale armlet and a bronze anklet.
Blast from the Past: Priest of Cybele Gravesite Found Jan 2008
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A research report, published by the Council for British Archaeology yesterday, reveals that a pagan priest from Yorkshire was buried in the late 3rd century wearing what was probably full ritual regalia including a five-strand necklace of 600 jet beads, a jet bracelet, a brown shale armlet and a bronze anklet.
Archive 2008-12-01 Jan 2008
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Its small size and hinged construction have suggested to some that it was originally a large armlet or perhaps a votive crown.
Archive 2008-03-16 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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