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chaplet

noun (chaplet, chaplets)

«chaplet» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. A chaplet is a wreath or circle worn on the head, made of flowers, leaves or stars. tree →
  2. (old use) A chaplet is a string of beads or pearls. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales, a crown of stars or a string of pearls given as a gift or a prize

Examples

  • She wore a chaplet of flowers in her hair. tree →
  • He held a chaplet of stars and turned to the girl. tree →
  • The wise woman gave her a chaplet of a hundred pearls. tree →

Note

a chaplet does not change a count; if a question says a chaplet of 100 pearls, there are 100 pearls on the string

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Proverbs, wisdom and teaching are said to be a lovely wreath for the head. Tradition reads this as meaning that Torah learning adorns a person more than jewels. In the primary lessons: in fairy tales, a crown of stars or a string of pearls given as a gift or a prize

Examples

  • For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. (Writings PRO.1.9, JPS 1917) tree →
  • She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow on thee.' (Writings PRO.4.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

a chaplet does not change a count; if a question says a chaplet of 100 pearls, there are 100 pearls on the string

On Mova

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