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bracelet definition

brace·let (brās′lit)

noun

  1. an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist or arm
  2. Informal a handcuff: usually used in pl.

Etymology: ME < OFr, dim. of bracel, brachel < L brachiale, armlet < brachium: see brace

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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