Meanings
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1
noun
a narrow circular band, often of precious metal or flowers, worn around the head
A silver circlet rested above the actor's brow.
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2
noun
a small circle or ring
The torch cast a bright circlet of light on the cave wall.
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Etymology
From late Middle English circlet, a diminutive of circle, reinforced by Old French cerclet ("small circle"). The ornamental headband sense developed from its ringlike shape.