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1744 H. Ettrick in (Royal Soc.) 41 565 There project Two Arms from the Sides of this Sole-plate, to which the Strops coming from the Ancle-band are fastened.
1863 J. C. Atkinson Ankle-bands, strings for the sandals; leathern straps for the shoes.
1992 Sept. 160/3 Wear a T-shirt or wrist and ankle bands that have been soaked in repellant.