circlet Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a small circle
  2. noun decorated metal band worn around the head

WordNet

Cir"clet noun
Definitions
  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.
    Her fair locks in circlet be enrolled. Spenser.
  2. A round body; an orb. Pope.
    Fairest of stars . . . that crown'st the smiling morn With thy bright circlet. Milton.
  3. A circular piece of wood put under a dish at table. Prov. Eng. Halliwell.

Webster 1913