In heraldry, a circlet of an order of knighthood may be placed around the shield of the bearer to signify membership of a particular order. In British heraldry, this pertains to the grades of …

Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of CIRCLET is a little circle; especially : a circular wreath or band that is usually worn on the head.

A veil hangs from a circlet around her brow. There's a gorgeous little statuette of a satyr, cast in bronze and wearing gold circlets around his neck and wrists.

Definition of 'circlet' circlet in British English (ˈsɜːklɪt ) noun a small circle or ring, esp a circular ornament worn on the head

CIRCLET definition: a small circle. See examples of circlet used in a sentence.

Definition of circlet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define circlet. circlet synonyms, circlet pronunciation, circlet translation, English dictionary definition of circlet. n. 1. A small circle, especially a circular ornament. 2. A semi-circular band, …

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun circlet, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Circlet definition: A small circle, especially a circular ornament.

Circlet is an old-fashioned word for a small circle. You could talk about a bride putting a circlet of gold on her groom's finger, or describe a doughnut as a circlet of sweet dough fried in hot oil.