n. 1. A royal crown; a diadem; any crown, as, figuratively, of martyrdom.n. A wreath; a string of flowers or leaves, intended to be festooned or hung round a person or an object for ornament in token of festivity, or to be worn as a wreath or chaplet on the head: in the latter case, often conferred in former times as a mark of admiration or honor, especially for poetic or artistic excellence.n. Henceā A string or series of literary gems; a collection of choice short pieces in poetry or prose; an anthology.n. Figuratively, the top; the principal thing, or thing most prized.n. In heraldry, same as chaplet, 3.n. A sort of bag of network, having the mouth extended by a hoop, used by sailors instead of a locker or cupboard to hold provisions.n. In mining, a wooden or cast-iron curb set in the walling of a shaft, to catch and carry away any water coming down its sides.n. Nautical, a name given to a band, collar, or grommet of ropes, used for various purposes.To deck with a garland or garlands.To make into a wreath or garland.