coronet Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
  2. noun margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof

WordNet

Cor"o*net noun
Etymology
Dim. of OE. corone crown; cf. OF. coronete. See Crown, and cf. Crownet, Cronet.
Definitions
  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.
    ✍ The coronet of the Prince of Wales consist of a circlet of gold with four crosses pattée 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.

Webster 1913