Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Bracelet \Brace"let\, n. [F. bracelet, dim. of OF. bracel
   armlet, prop. little arm, dim. of bras arm, fr. L. bracchium.
   See {Brace},n.]
   1. An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in
      modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by
      women or girls.

   2. A piece of defensive armor for the arm. --Johnson.

Source : WordNet®

bracelet
     n 1: a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a
          wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist [syn: {watchband},
           {watchstrap}, {wristband}, {watch bracelet}]
     2: jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration [syn: {bangle}]