arm·let

(ärm′lĭt)

1. A band worn on the arm for ornament or identification.

2. A small arm, as of the sea.

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armlet

(ˈɑːmlɪt)

1. a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a band or bracelet worn round the arm for ornament, identification, etc

3. (Clothing & Fashion) a very short sleeve on a garment

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arm•let

(ˈɑrm lɪt)

n.

1. an ornamental band worn high on the arm.

2. a small inlet or arm, as of the sea.

[1525–35]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

armlet - a band worn around the arm for decoration

arm band

band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

Translations

armlet

[ˈɑːmlɪt] N → brazal m

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As Busuli talked he fingered a heavy gold armlet that encircled the glossy hide of his left arm.

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When he was within about fifty feet of me he unclasped an enormous metal armlet, and holding it toward me in the open palm of his hand, addressed me in a clear, resonant voice, but in a language, it is needless to say, I could not understand.

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The visitor slipped a plain metal armlet from above his elbow, and pointing to an inscription upon its inner surface, whispered a word or two to the clerk.

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Nor did they recognize it for what it was--a piece torn from a green land armlet."

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A bare arm, protruding from the coverings, lay exposed against a black and yellow striped orluk skin--an arm of wondrous beauty about which was clasped an armlet that Gahan knew.

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There was a single armlet between her right shoulder and elbow, and a series of them covered her left forearm from elbow to wrist.

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All wore strange protruding girdles of dried grass about their hips and many were loaded with brass and copper anklets, armlets and bracelets.

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They thronged the narrow length of our schooner's decks with their ornamented and barbarous crowd, with the variegated colours of checkered sarongs, red turbans, white jackets, embroideries; with the gleam of scabbards, gold rings, charms, armlets, lance blades, and jewelled handles of their weapons.

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In their sickness they wore no clothing, not even loin-cloths, though they retained their shell armlets, their bead necklaces, and their leather belts, between which and the skin were thrust naked knives.

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He also wore armlets, and cinctures above the ankles, of the latter precious metal.

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The metal anklets and armlets adorning him aroused her envy.

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Nine years did I stay with them, and many beautiful works in bronze, brooches, spiral armlets, cups, and chains, did I make for them in their cave, with the roaring waters of Oceanus foaming as they rushed ever past it; and no one knew, neither of gods nor men, save only Thetis and Eurynome who took care of me.

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