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Webster 1913 Edition
Coronet
Cor′o-net
(k?r′?-n?t)
, Noun.
1.
An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the mark of high rank lower than sovereignty. The word is used by Shakespeare to denote also a kingly crown.
Without a star, a
coronet
, or garter. Goldsmith.
☞ The coronet of the Prince of Wales consist of a circlet of gold with four crosses pattée around the edge between as many fleurs-de-lis. The center crosses are connected by an arch which is surmounted by a globe or cross. The coronet of a British duke is adorned with strawberry leaves; that of a marquis has leaves with pearls interposed; that of an earl raises the pearls above the leaves; that of a viscount is surrounded with pearls only; that of a baron has only four pearls.
2.
(Far.)
The upper part of a horse’s hoof, where the horn terminates in skin.
James White.
3.
(Anc. Armor)
The iron head of a tilting spear; a coronel.
Crose.
Webster 1828 Edition
Coronet
CORONET
,Noun.
1.
An inferior crown worn by noblemen. The coronet of a duke is adorned with strawberry leaves; that of a marquis has leaves with pearls interposed; that of an earl raises the pearls above the leaves; that of a viscount is surrounded with pearls only; that of a baron has only four pearls.2.
In poetical language, an ornamental head dress.Coronet of a horse. [See Cornet.]
Definition 2024
coronet
coronet
English
Noun
coronet (plural coronets)
- A small crown worn by a noble. In the British system, they are worn only at coronations. The German equivalent is Adelskrone.
- Kind hearts are more than coronets,
- And simple faith than Norman blood. -- Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Lady Clara Vere de Vere
- (heraldry) A heraldic representation of a small crown, usually on a noble's coat of arms.
- The ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and its leg.
- The traditional lowest regular commissioned officer rank in the cavalry
- Any of several hummingbirds in the genus Boissonneaua.
- A species of moth, Craniophora ligustri.
Synonyms
(junior commissioned officer):
- ensign (infantry equivalent of the cavalry coronet)
- second lieutenant (OF-1), first NATO commissioned officer grade above OF-0 trainee officer
Translations
ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and leg
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