Annulet

Pronunciation: /ˈæn.jʊ.lət/

Definitions of annulet

noun A small ring, especially one of a series used for decoration or reinforcement on a garment.

Example Sentences

A1 The annulet on the knight's shield was a symbol of his family.

A2 The jeweler crafted a beautiful annulet for the princess to wear.

B1 The historian studied the annulet found at the archaeological site to learn more about the ancient civilization.

B2 The museum displayed a collection of intricate annulets dating back to the Middle Ages.

C1 The heraldry expert could identify the noble family by the unique design of their annulet.

C2 The art collector paid a high price for the rare annulet rumored to have belonged to a famous queen.

Examples of annulet in a Sentence

formal The knight's shield featured an annulet as part of his family crest.

informal I noticed the annulet design on the jewelry she was wearing.

slang Check out the cool annulet on his phone case.

figurative The annulet of wisdom encircles the ancient tree, symbolizing eternal knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of annulet

• past tense: annuleted
• plural: annulets
• comparative: more annulet
• superlative: most annulet
• present tense: annulets
• future tense: will annulet
• perfect tense: have annuleted
• continuous tense: is annuleting
• singular: annulet
• positive degree: annulet
• infinitive: to annulet
• gerund: annuleting
• participle: annuleted

Origin and Evolution of annulet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'annulet' originated from the Latin word 'annulus' meaning 'little ring'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'annulet' came to be used in heraldry to refer to a small ring or circle, often depicted as a charge on a coat of arms. It has also been used in architecture to describe a small molding in the form of a ring.