bracelet

Etymology

From Old French bracelet, diminutive form of bras (“arm”).

noun

1. A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
2. The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
3. (historical) A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
   Coordinate term: brassard
   […] and fastened on his breast by a buckle consisting of a Gorgoneion (with wings on temples and serpent-knot below chin), a sword-belt over right shoulder, bracelets, greaves (with lions' heads at the knees) and sandals. 1903, Campbell Cowan Edgar, Greek Sculpture, page 57

verb

1. (transitive) To surround with, or as if with, a bracelet; to ring or encompass.