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wristlet.

An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɪs(t)lət/Received-Pronunciation/-lɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹɪs(t)lət/General-American[ˈɹɪs.lɨʔ̚]General-American
  1. An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.

  2. A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.

  3. A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.

  4. A handcuff.

Where this word comes from

From wrist + -let (suffix indicating a piece of an object).

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