crown
/kɹaʊ̯n/ noun A2- A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
- A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.
- Any reward of victory or mark of honor. · the martyr’s crown
- Imperial or regal power, or those who wield it.
- The sovereign (in a monarchy), as head of state.
- The state, the government (headed by a monarch). · Treasure recovered from shipwrecks automatically becomes property of the Crown.
- The police (referring to Crown Victoria police cars).
- The topmost part of the head.
Plural crowns
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The Mouse did not notice this question, but hurriedly went on, “‘—found it advisable to go with Edgar Atheling to meet William and offer him the crown.
The judge, by the way, was the King; and as he wore his crown over the wig, (look at the frontispiece if you want to see how he did it,) he did not look at all comfortable, and it was certainly not becoming.
“One moonbeam from the forehead to the crown”
Then followed the Knave of Hearts, carrying the King’s crown on a crimson velvet cushion; and, last of all this grand procession, came THE KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS.
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