armill Meaning & Definition
/ˈɑːmɪl/
What Does Armill Mean?
Armill is used as a noun meaning A bracelet used in royal coronations, especially that of the monarch of the United Kingdom (symbolically known as a "bracelet of wisdom and sincerity"). It can also mean A silken stole worn around the neck by royalty.
Armill at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑːmɪl/ |
| Plural | armills |
Armill Definition (Noun)
- A bracelet used in royal coronations, especially that of the monarch of the United Kingdom (symbolically known as a "bracelet of wisdom and sincerity")
- A silken stole worn around the neck by royalty.
- An ancient astronomical instrument, having either one ring placed in the plane of the equator for determining the time of the equinoxes (an equinoctial armil) or two or more rings, one in the plane of the meridian, for observing the solstices (a solstitial armil).
- Any bracelet or armlet.
Synonyms of Armill
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Armill synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
armill (plural armills)
Origin of Armill
From Middle French armille, from Latin armilla (“bracelet”). Doublet of armilla.