Circlet
['sɜːklɪt] or ['sɝklət]
Definition
(noun.) decorated metal band worn around the head.
(noun.) a small circle.
Typist: Lucinda--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A little circle; esp., an ornament for the person, having the form of a circle; that which encircles, as a ring, a bracelet, or a headband.
(n.) A round body; an orb.
(n.) A circular piece of wood put under a dish at table.
Typed by Carolyn
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Little circle.
Typist: Miguel
Examples
- The English crown has been gradually built up from the plain circlet with four trefoil heads worn by William the Conqueror. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- But how is it that you wear the golden hair and the jewelled circlet of a Holy Thern? Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- If her forehead shone luminous with the reflex of a halo, I knew in the fire of whose irids that circlet of holy flame had generation. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- He looked at the box: I saw its clear warm tint and bright azure circlet, pleased his eyes. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Rising, she advanced to my side and placing the yellow wig over my black hair, crowned me with the golden circlet set with the magnificent gem. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- This precious vessel was now placed on my knee, and I was cordially invited to eat the circlet of delicate pastry upon it. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
Checker: Phelps