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Bracelet vs Armlet - What's the difference?

bracelet | armlet | Synonyms |

As nouns the difference between bracelet and armlet

is that bracelet is a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament while armlet is a band that is worn on the arm that for ornamental or identification purposes.

bracelet

English

(wikipedia bracelet)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
  • The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
  • (historical) A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
    • (Johnson)

    Derived terms

    * awareness bracelet * charm bracelet * friendship bracelet

    See also

    * armband * bangle ----

    armlet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A band that is worn on the arm that for ornamental or identification purposes.
  • A small arm.
    • an armlet of the sea

    Anagrams

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