Definition of Armlet

1. Noun. A band worn around the arm for decoration.

Exact synonyms: Arm Band
Generic synonyms: Band
Derivative terms: Arm

Definition of Armlet

1. n. A small arm; as, an armlet of the sea.

Definition of Armlet

1. Noun. A band that is worn on the arm that for ornamental or identification purposes. ¹

2. Noun. A small arm. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Armlet

1. an armband [n -S] - See also: armband

Lexicographical Neighbors of Armlet

arming
arming sword
arming swords
armings
arminianist
arminianists
armipotence
armipotent
armistice
armistices
armlength
armlengths
armless
armlessly
armlessness
armlet (current term)
armlets
armlike
armload
armloads
armlock
armlocked
armlocks
armlong
armodafinil
armoir
armoire
armoires
armoirs
armomancy

Literary usage of Armlet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archeological Society by James Simpson, Richard Saul Ferguson, William Gershom Collingwood (1891)
"It appears to be part of an armlet of the ancient British or prehistoric period, ... The armlet, of which is a fragment, probably had five or six twists and ..."

2. Scotland in Pagan Times by Joseph Anderson (1883)
"Bronze armlet, enamelled, found at Castle N ewe, Aberdeenshire 141 Back view of Bronze armlet found at Castle ..."

3. Scotland in Pagan Times: The Iron Age by Joseph Anderson (1883)
"136 Jointed armlet found in the Parish of Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire 137 Gold Ornament found on the Shaw Hill, Peeblesshire . .139 Bronze armlet, enamelled, ..."

4. A Phrenologist Amongst the Todas, Or, The Study of a Primitive Tribe in by William Elliot Marshall (1873)
"A TODA armlet. Hence it may prove of some value as a means of tracing the Todas to the unknown race from which they sprang and separated. ..."

5. Transactions by Stirling Natural History and Archaeological Society, American philosophical society (1905)
"Bronze Shields from Wales.—This ie a very fine piece of work, and shows the progress that •was being ma/d«. Spiral armlet from ..."

6. Travels Amongst the Todas: Or The Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India by William Elliot Marshall, George Uglow Pope (1873)
"A TODA armlet. Hence it may prove of some value as a means of tracing the Todas to the unknown race from which they sprang and separated. ..."

7. Essentials of Laboratory Diagnosis: Designed for Students and Practitioners by Francis Ashley Faught (1910)
"EXPLANATION OF SYSTOLIC READING a, artery ; b- compressing armlet - c, retaining cuff - d tube to manometer: e. humerus. small as the heart grows weak and ..."

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