bracelet

UK /ˈbɹeɪslət/ US /ˈbɹeɪslət/
noun 3verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.

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

2

The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.

3

A piece of defensive armour for the arm.

[…] 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.

verb

1

To surround with, or as if with, a bracelet; to ring or encompass.

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