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Bracelet vs Circlet - What's the difference?

bracelet | circlet |

As nouns the difference between bracelet and circlet

is that bracelet is bracelet while circlet is a small circle.

bracelet

Noun

(en noun)
  • A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
  • The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
  • (historical) A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
  • (Johnson)

    Derived terms

    * awareness bracelet * charm bracelet * friendship bracelet

    See also

    * armband * bangle ----

    circlet

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small circle.
  • A ring (typically of gold or silver) worn as an ornament on the head
  • A crown without arches or a covering.
  • * Spenser
  • Her fair locks in circlet be enrolled.
  • A round body; an orb.
  • (Alexander Pope)
  • * Milton
  • Fairest of stars that crown'st the smiling morn / With thy bright circlet .
  • (UK, dialect) A circular piece of wood put under a dish at table.
  • (Halliwell)