US /ˈɑːrm.lət/ UK /ˈɑːm.lət/
noun Freq #174137

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a band worn around the upper arm for ornament or identification

    The warrior wore a broad bronze armlet above his elbow.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a band worn around the... armbandarmring
Word family
Related forms armankletbracelet

Etymology

Formed in English from arm + the diminutive suffix -let, literally a small object associated with the arm. Its ornamental sense parallels bracelet and anklet.

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