coronet

coronet
coronet "a small crown," late 15c., from O.Fr. coronete, dim. of corone "a crown," from L. corona "crown" (see CROWN (Cf. crown)).

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  • Coronet — Cor o*net (k?r ? n?t), n. [Dim. of OE. corone crown; cf. OF. coronete. See {Crown}, and cf. {Crownet}, {Cronet}.] [1913 Webster] 1. An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • coronet — coronetlike, adj. /kawr euh nit, net , kor , kawr euh net , kor /, n. 1. a small crown. 2. a crown worn by nobles or peers. 3. a crownlike ornament for the head, as of gold or jewels. 4. an ornament, more or less pedimental in form, situated over …   Universalium

  • coronet — (ko ro nè) s. m. Petite couronne qui est l insigne de la pairie anglaise. Porter le coronet. ÉTYMOLOGIE    Angl. coronet, diminutif français de couronne …   Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré

  • Coronet — The circlets worn by the members of the Royal family other than the king, and by members of the nobility, especially after the middle of the 15th century. Within the SCA, coronets have a particular meaning. Dukes can wear coronets that feature… …   Medieval glossary

  • coronet — UK [ˈkɒrənɪt] / US [ˈkɔrənət] noun [countable] Word forms coronet : singular coronet plural coronets a small crown …   English dictionary

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