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Webster 1913 Edition
Diadem
Di′a-dem
,Noun.
[F.
diadème
, L. diadema
, fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to bind round; διά
through, across + [GREEK] to bind; cf. Skr. dā
to bind.] 1.
Originally, an ornamental head band or fillet, worn by Eastern monarchs as a badge of royalty; hence (later), also, a crown, in general.
“The regal diadem.” Milton.
2.
Regal power; sovereignty; empire; – considered as symbolized by the crown.
3.
(Her.)
An arch rising from the rim of a crown (rarely also of a coronet), and uniting with others over its center.
Di′a-dem
,Verb.
T.
To adorn with a diadem; to crown.
Not so, when
diadem’d
with rays divine. Pope.
To terminate the evil,
To
To
diadem
the right. R. H. Neale.
Webster 1828 Edition
Diadem
DIADEM
,Noun.
1.
Anciently, a head-band or fillet worn by kings as a badge or royalty. It was made of silk, linen or wool, and tied round the temples and forehead, the ends being tied behind and let fall on the neck. It was usually white and plain; sometimes embroidered with gold, or set with pearls and precious stones.2.
In modern usage, the mark or badge of royalty, worn on the head; a crown; and figuratively, empire; supreme power.3.
A distinguished or principal ornament.A diadem of beauty. Isaiah 28.