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chaplet 1. RC Church a. a string of prayer beads constituting one third of the rosary b. the prayers counted on this string 2. a narrow convex moulding in the form of a string of beads; astragal 3. a metal support for the core in a casting mould, esp for the core of a cylindrical pipe chaplet [′chap·lət] (metallurgy) Metal support used to space and hold the core in position within a sand mold. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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See that chaplet dipped with pearls beside the quinine-bottle. ``Disinherited Knight,'' said Prince John, ``since by that title only you will consent to be known to us, we a second time award to you the honours of this tournament, and announce to you your right to claim and receive from the hands of the Queen of Love and Beauty, the Chaplet of Honour which your valour has justly deserved. He had immoderately praised the effect of the yellow blossoms against her brown tresses; and she had left the chaplet there, and walked back to the house swinging her straw sailor in her hands. |
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