Etymology

bracelet

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Today it means: A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament. Full definition →

Old French bracelet
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  1. Old French · derived frombracelet
  2. English todaybracelet

From Old French bracelet, diminutive form of bras (“arm”).

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