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anklet

American  
[ang-klit] / ˈæŋ klɪt /

noun

  1. a sock that reaches just above the ankle.

  2. an ornamental circlet worn around the ankle.

anklet British  
/ ˈæŋklɪt /

noun

  1. an ornamental chain worn around the ankle

  2. the US word for ankle sock

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Etymology

Origin of anklet

First recorded in 1810–20; ankle + -let

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