01 n. 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.
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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.
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A round body; an orb.“Fairest of stars . . . that crown'st the smiling morn With thy bright circlet.” — Milton.
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A circular piece of wood put under a dish at table.[Prov. Eng.]