bracelet
noun
- article of jewellery worn around an arm
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪslət/ / /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/
noun
Etymology: From Old French bracelet, diminutive form of bras (“arm”).
- A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
“Pliny the Elder states that, to increase sexual potency, the right testis of an ass should be worn in a bracelet.”
- The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
- A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
“[…] and fastened on his breast by a buckle consisting of a Gorgoneion (with wings on temples and serpent-knot below chin), a sword-belt over right shoulder, bracelets, greaves (with lions' heads at the knees) and sandals.”
verb
Etymology: From Old French bracelet, diminutive form of bras (“arm”).
- To surround with, or as if with, a bracelet; to ring or encompass.