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Webster 1913 Edition
Bracelet
Brace′let
,Noun.
[F. ]
bracelet
, dim. of OF. bracel
armlet, prop. little arm, dim. of bras
arm, fr. L. bracchium
. See Brace
,Noun.
1.
An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.
2.
A piece of defensive armor for the arm.
Johnson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Bracelet
BRA'CELET
, n.1.
An ornament for the wrist, worn by ladies. This ornament seems anciently to have been worn by men as well as women.2.
A piece of defensive armor for the arm.