Where does “circlet” come from?
Circlet comes from Middle French cerclet, a diminutive of Middle French cercle, meaning a small circle or ring.
circlet (English): A small circle; A ring worn as an ornament on...
Definitions
- A small circle; A ring worn as an ornament on...
Ancestry of “circlet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | cerclet | — |
| 2 | Middle French | cercle | — |