Bracelet

Definitions

1. A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
2. The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
3. A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
   historical

Equivalents

Examples

“Pliny the Elder states that, to increase⟳ sexual potency, the right testis of an ass should be worn in a bracelet.”

“[…] and fastened on his breast by a buckle consisting of a Gorgoneion (with wings on temples and serpent-knot below chin), a sword-belt over right shoulder, bracelets, greaves (with lions' heads at the knees) and sandals.”

CEFR level