wristlet

noun

wrist·​let ˈris(t)-lət How to pronounce wristlet (audio)
: a band encircling the wrist
especially : a close-fitting knitted band attached to the top of a glove or the end of a sleeve

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Examples of wristlet in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wristlet was in 1844

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“Wristlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristlet. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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wristlet

noun
wrist·​let ˈris(t)-lət How to pronounce wristlet (audio)
: wristband
especially : a close-fitting knitted band at the end of a glove or sleeve
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