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brace·let

(brās′lĭt)

1. An ornamental band or chain encircling the wrist or arm.

2. Something, such as a handcuff, that resembles a wrist ornament.

[Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of bracel, armlet, from Latin brācchiāle, from brācchium, arm; see brace.]

brace′let·ed (-lĭ-tĭd) adj.

(ˈbreɪslɪt)

1. (Jewellery) an ornamental chain worn around the arm or wrist

2. (Jewellery) an expanding metal band for a wristwatch

[C15: from Old French, from bracel, literally: a little arm, from Latin bracchium arm; see brace]

(ˈbreɪs lɪt)

n.

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

2. bracelets, Slang. a pair of handcuffs.

[1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French; Old French bracel < Latin brāchiāle, derivative of brāchiālis brachial]

brace′let•ed, adj.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	bracelet - a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist watch bracelet, watchband, watchstrap, wristband band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
	2.	bracelet - jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration bangle ankle bracelet, anklet - an ornament worn around the ankle armilla - (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm clasp - a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)