Armlet
noun
A band or bracelet worn around the upper arm for decoration or protection.
She wore a gold armlet with precious stones on her upper arm.

noun
In ancient times, a metal band worn by soldiers on the upper arm as part of their uniform.
The Roman soldier wore a bronze armlet as a part of his armour.

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Historical
noun
A band or bracelet worn around the upper arm for decoration or protection.
She wore a gold armlet with precious stones on her upper arm.

noun
In ancient times, a metal band worn by soldiers on the upper arm as part of their uniform.
The Roman soldier wore a bronze armlet as a part of his armour.

Usage tips
Historical
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Fashion Accessory
An armlet can be a fashionable item worn to enhance an outfit.

At the gala, celebrities flaunted armlets as chic accessories.
Not a Watch
Don't confuse an armlet with a wristwatch; an armlet is purely decorative.

He asked for the time but she only had an ornamental armlet, not a watch.
Cultural Significance
In some cultures, armlets can signify marital status or be part of traditional attire.

In her culture, a silver armlet signified that she was engaged.
Fashion Accessory
An armlet can be a fashionable item worn to enhance an outfit.

At the gala, celebrities flaunted armlets as chic accessories.
Not a Watch
Don't confuse an armlet with a wristwatch; an armlet is purely decorative.

He asked for the time but she only had an ornamental armlet, not a watch.
Cultural Significance
In some cultures, armlets can signify marital status or be part of traditional attire.

In her culture, a silver armlet signified that she was engaged.
Fashion Accessory
An armlet can be a fashionable item worn to enhance an outfit.

At the gala, celebrities flaunted armlets as chic accessories.
Not a Watch
Don't confuse an armlet with a wristwatch; an armlet is purely decorative.

He asked for the time but she only had an ornamental armlet, not a watch.
Cultural Significance
In some cultures, armlets can signify marital status or be part of traditional attire.

In her culture, a silver armlet signified that she was engaged.
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