anklet

English

An anklet attached to a toe ring

Etymology

ankle + -et, based on bracelet

Noun

anklet (plural anklets)

  1. A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.
  2. An ankle sock.
    • 1959, Chain Store Age for Supermarket-Grocery Executives, page 237:
      Stretch socks are made in infant sizes, girls' and ladies' anklets []

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