armlet
An armlet is a decorative band or piece of jewelry worn around the upper arm, usually above the elbow. While often used for ornamentation, it can also signify social status, military rank, or membership in a specific group.
Exemplos
3 de 5She wore a delicate silver armlet that matched her earrings perfectly.
She wore a subtle silver band on her upper arm that complemented her other jewelry.
The high priest was adorned with a heavy gold armlet inscribed with ancient symbols.
The religious leader wore a significant golden arm band featuring historical engravings.
I found this cool beaded armlet at the music festival last weekend.
I purchased an interesting piece of arm jewelry at a recent casual event.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'let' in 'armlet' like the 'let' in 'booklet' (small book) or 'droplet' (small drop). It's a small, decorative addition to your arm.
Quiz rápido
The warrior was granted a golden ___ by the king as a reward for his valor in battle.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: armlet
Exemplos
She wore a delicate silver armlet that matched her earrings perfectly.
everydayShe wore a subtle silver band on her upper arm that complemented her other jewelry.
The high priest was adorned with a heavy gold armlet inscribed with ancient symbols.
formalThe religious leader wore a significant golden arm band featuring historical engravings.
I found this cool beaded armlet at the music festival last weekend.
informalI purchased an interesting piece of arm jewelry at a recent casual event.
Archaeological evidence suggests the armlet was a standard part of Celtic warrior attire.
academicScientific research indicates that upper arm bands were common in Celtic military dress.
Each event steward must wear a fluorescent armlet to ensure they are easily identifiable by the crowd.
businessStaff members are required to wear a bright arm band for visibility and identification purposes.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
mourning armlet
a black band worn on the arm to show someone has died
captain's armlet
a band worn by a team leader (more commonly called an armband)
armlet of gold
a traditional way to describe a valuable arm piece in literature
Frequentemente confundido com
A bracelet is worn on the wrist, whereas an armlet is specifically worn on the upper arm.
Armband is a more general term often used for functional bands (like for identification), while armlet usually implies jewelry or decoration.
Notas de uso
The term is most frequently encountered in historical novels, archaeological reports, or high-fashion descriptions. In everyday modern speech, many people use the word 'armband' even when referring to decorative armlets.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'armlet' to describe a wrist-watch strap or a standard bracelet. Remember that the suffix '-let' denotes a small version of something, but the 'arm' part refers to the upper arm specifically in this context.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'let' in 'armlet' like the 'let' in 'booklet' (small book) or 'droplet' (small drop). It's a small, decorative addition to your arm.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the English word 'arm' combined with the diminutive suffix '-let', appearing in Middle English to describe small branches of the sea or arm ornaments.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Armlets have significant historical roots in Viking, Greek, and Roman cultures where they often symbolized bravery or warrior status.
Quiz rápido
The warrior was granted a golden ___ by the king as a reward for his valor in battle.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: armlet
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