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circlet

noun (circlets)

«circlet» 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

A thin ring or band, often of gold, worn on the head like a small crown. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales, a princess or hero wears a golden circlet as a sign of rank

Examples

  • The golden circlet gleamed on his brow. tree →
  • She lost her circlet at the castle. tree →
  • The queen wore a silver circlet in her hair. tree →

Note

nothing for maths; the word names one ring, not a count

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In the Song of Songs, circlets of gold are loving ornaments. Tradition reads the Song as a love story between God and Israel, so the gold shows God's adorning of His people. In the primary lessons: in fairy tales, a princess or hero wears a golden circlet as a sign of rank

Examples

  • Thy cheeks are comely with circlets, thy neck with beads. (Writings SNG.1.10, JPS 1917) tree →
  • We will make thee circlets of gold with studs of silver. (Writings SNG.1.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths; the word names one ring, not a count

On Mova

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