Definitions

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  • noun An accessory used to keep wrists and most of the hands warm while keeping the fingers free. Also known as arm warmers. They can be made of cotton or fleece, knitted or crochet.

Etymologies

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wrist + warmer

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Examples

  • Knittingwise, I finished my first thing that wasn't just a rectangle - my first wristwarmer, in the same jewel-toned alpaca as my scarf.

    So hi. tithenai 2009

  • Form of ... mitten! and presto-change-o, form of wristwarmer!!

    Catching Up 2005

  • Form of ... mitten! and presto-change-o, form of wristwarmer!!

    December 2005 2005

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