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/rist"lit/, n.1. a band worn around the wrist, esp. to protect it from cold.2. a bracelet.3. Slang. a handcuff.[1840-50; WRIST + -LET]
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Wristlet — Wrist let, n. An elastic band worn around the wrist, as for the purpose of securing the upper part of a glove. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wristlet — [rist′lit] n. 1. a closefitting band or strip of material worn around, or sometimes sewed on a sleeve at, the wrist, as for warmth 2. a bracelet … English World dictionary
wristlet — /ˈrɪstlət/ (say ristluht) noun 1. a band worn round the wrist. 2. a bracelet. –adjective 3. designed to be worn around the wrist: a wristlet watch …
wristlet — noun Date: 1844 a band encircling the wrist; especially a close fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve … New Collegiate Dictionary
wristlet — noun a band which encircles the wearers wrist, especially a closely knitted one to keep it warm Syn: wristband … Wiktionary
wristlet — wrist·let || rɪstlɪt n. band or part of sleeve covering wrist; cuff … English contemporary dictionary
wristlet — noun a band or bracelet worn on the wrist … English new terms dictionary
wristlet — wrist·let … English syllables
wristlet — wrist•let [[t]ˈrɪst lɪt[/t]] n. clo jew a protective or ornamental wristband • Etymology: 1840–50 … From formal English to slang
wristlet — n. a band or ring worn on the wrist to strengthen or guard it or as an ornament, bracelet, handcuff, etc … Useful english dictionary
