Definitions for: Coronet


[n] margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
[n] a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign



Webster (1913) Definition: Cor"o*net (k?r"?-n?t), n. [Dim. of OE. corone crown;
cf. OF. coronete. See Crown, and cf. Crownet, Cronet.]
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.

Note: The coronet of the Prince of Wales consist of a circlet
of gold with four crosses patt['e]e 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.

See Also: animal tissue, crown, diadem, fetter bone, pastern

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