wristlet
English
/ˈɹɪs(t)lət/, /ˈɹɪs(t)lət/
noun
Definitions
- An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.
- A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.
- A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.
- A handcuff.
Etymology
Suffix from English wrist.
Origin
English
wrist
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- limp-wrist English
- limpwrist English
- wrist English
- wristband English
- wristbone English
- wristed English
- wrister English
- wristful English
- wristguard English
- wristless English
- wristlock English
- wristpad English
- wristphone English
- wriststrap English
- wristwarmer English
- wristwatch English
- wristwear English
- wristwork English
- wristy English
- wrist Middle English