CROWN, n. [G., L.] 1. An ornament worn on the head by kings and sovereign princes, as a badge of imperial or regal power and dignity. Figuratively, regal power; royalty; kingly government, or executive authority.2. A wreath or garland.3. Honorary distinction; reward.They do it to obtain a corruptible crown; we, an incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 9. 4. Honor; splendor; dignity.The crown has fallen from our heads. Lamentations 5. Philippians 4. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. Proverbs 12. 5. The top of the head; the top of a mountain or other elevated object. The end of an anchor, or the point from which the arms proceed.6. The part of a hat which covers the top of the head.7. A coin anciently stamped with the figure of a crown. The English crown is five shillings sterling. The French crown is a hundred and nine cents. Other coins bear the same name.8. Completion; accomplishment.9. Clerical tonsure in a circular form; a little circle shaved on the top of the head, as a mark of ecclesiastical office or distinction.10. Among jewelers, the upper work of a rose diamond.11. In botany, an appendage to the top of a seed, which serves to bear it in the wind.CROWN, v.t. 1. To invest with a crown or regal ornament. Hence, to invest with regal dignity and power.2. To cover, as with a crown; to cover the top.And peaceful olives crowned his hoary head.3. To honor; to dignify; to adorn.Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor. Psalm 8.4. To reward; to bestow an honorary reward or distinction on; as the victor crowned with laurel.5. To reward; to recompense.Shell crown a grateful and a constant flame.6. To terminate or finish; to complete; to perfect.7. To terminate and reward; as, our efforts were crowned with success.
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