Armlet
an ornamental band worn on the , especially a bracelet worn high on the , rather than on the wrist.
a little inlet or :
an armlet of the sea.
Historical Examples
This one had an armlet of silver cloth on a robe of cloth of gold.
The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Vol. II (of 2) Charles de Coster
Notscha laughed and said: “And there he has gone and made my armlet bloody!”
The Chinese Fairy Book Various
armlet of quartz crystal used in the formation of the medicine water of secret orders.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained James Stevenson
And he once more sat down on a stone, in order to wash his armlet.
The Chinese Fairy Book Various
Before the grenade was thrown, the waxed paper was stripped off and the fuse was lighted by being scratched on the armlet.
Inventions of the Great War A. Russell (Alexander Russell) Bond
I wore my badge and my armlet when I was on duty and sometimes when I was not.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 Various
One armlet of silver, And one at her wrist loosely clasped, small and slender.
The Busted Ex-Texan and Other Stories W. H. H. Murray
The armlet b is of gold, and represents a snake; the other, c, is of bronze.
Ten Thousand Wonderful Things Edmund Fillingham King
Come for me, ferryman,” he said, “and I will bestow upon thee an armlet of ruddy gold.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Lewis Spence
The following day I suggested to Santosh that he order an armlet at the jeweler’s.
Autobiography of a YOGI Paramhansa Yogananda
noun
a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc
a band or bracelet worn round the arm for ornament, identification, etc
a very short sleeve on a garment
n.
1530s, diminutive of arm (n.1).
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