armilla

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- = "armillary sphere".

- A stole worn by the British sovereign at his or her coronation.

- An arm-ring or bracelet.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Oliver (d. ?1610), mathematician and physician. From classical Latin armilla armband, bracelet, metal hoop, ring, washer, socket, in post-classical Latin also stole, armillary sphere from armus shoulder + -illa




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