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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWristlet
/ˈrɪs.lət/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small handbag or pouch designed with a short strap or loop to be worn around the wrist.
"She carried a sleek leather wristlet to the evening reception instead of a bulky handbag." - 2
A band, ornament, or small corsage worn around the wrist for decorative or supportive purposes.
"The bridesmaids each wore a delicate floral wristlet matching the wedding colors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'wrist' combined with the diminutive suffix '-let', first appearing in the mid-19th century. Originally denoting a band or ornament worn around the wrist, the term later evolved in the 20th century to describe small handbags or purses featuring an attached strap for carrying on the wrist.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wristlet" is said worldwide
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bracelet de poignet
Transliteration: bras-lay de pwah-nay
"Elle a acheté un nouveau bracelet de poignet pour la soirée."
Handgelenktasche
Transliteration: Hant-guh-lenk-tash-uh
"Sie trug eine elegante Handgelenktasche zum Abendessen."
borsetta da polso
Transliteration: bor-set-ta da pol-so
"Ha messo le chiavi e il telefono nella sua borsetta da polso."
bolsa de muñeca
Transliteration: bol-sah deh moo-nyeh-kah
"Llevaba una bolsa de muñeca plateada para combinar con su vestido."
bolsa de pulso
Transliteration: bohl-sah djee pool-soo
"Ela usava uma bolsa de pulso prática para carregar o essencial."
रिस्टलेट
Transliteration: ristalet
"उसने पार्टी के लिए एक सुंदर रिस्टलेट चुना।"
手腕包
Transliteration: shǒu wàn bāo
"这款手腕包小巧精致，非常适合晚宴。"
손목 지갑
Transliteration: son-mok ji-gap
"그녀는 외출할 때 가벼운 손목 지갑만 들고 나갔다."
リストレット
Transliteration: risutoretto
"彼女はパーティーに小さなリストレットを持っていった。"
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