circlet
1Circlet — Cir clet, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] Her fair locks in circlet be enrolled. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. A round… …
2circlet — (n.) late 15c., from Fr. cerclet, dim. of cercle (see CIRCLE (Cf. circle) (n.)) …
3circlet — ► NOUN ▪ an ornamental circular band worn on the head …
4circlet — [sʉr′klit] n. [ME cerclet < OFr, dim. of cercle,CIRCLE] 1. a small circle 2. a ring or circular band worn as an ornament …
5Circlet — Richard II of England wearing a circlet. A circlet (known in greek as stephanos, and in latin as corona operta, or simply open crown ) is a crown with neither arches nor a cap (internal covering). Many ancient crowns were circlet in style,… …
6circlet — UK [ˈsɜː(r)klət] / US [ˈsɜrklət] noun [countable] Word forms circlet : singular circlet plural circlets a circle of gold, silver, or jewels worn on the head as a decoration …
7Circlet Press — is a Cambridge, Massachusetts publishing house founded and managed by Cecilia Tan. It specializes in science fiction erotica, a once uncommon genre, and its publications often feature BDSM themes. Tan founded the house in 1992 after researching… …
8Circlet Lake — Location Vancouver Island, British Columbia Coordinates 49°42′00″N …
9circlet — noun Date: 15th century a little circle; especially a circular ornament …
10circlet — n. [Gr. kerkos, circle] A small circle; a ring …
