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- [ahrm-lit]
- /ˈɑrm lɪt/
- /ˈɑːmlɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahrm-lit]
- /ˈɑrm lɪt/
Definitions of armlet word
- noun armlet a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc 3
- noun armlet a band or bracelet worn round the arm for ornament, identification, etc 3
- noun armlet a very short sleeve on a garment 3
- noun armlet a band worn for ornament around the arm, esp. the upper arm 3
- noun armlet a small, narrow, deep arm or inlet of the sea 3
- noun armlet an ornamental band worn on the arm, especially a bracelet worn high on the arm, rather than on the wrist. 1
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Origin of armlet
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; arm1 + -let
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Parts of speech for Armlet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
armlet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
armlet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for armlet
noun armlet
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- bangle — A bangle is a decorated metal or wooden ring that you can wear round your wrist or ankle.
- manacle — a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
- circlet — a small circle or ring, esp a circular ornament worn on the head
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