bracelet

Meanings

Noun

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

Verb

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

Origin

• From Old French bracelet, diminutive form of bras.