crown

CROWN, noun [G., Latin ] 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 9:25. 4. Honor; splendor; dignity. The crown has fallen from our heads. Lamentations 5:16. Philippians 4:1. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. Proverbs 12:4. 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, verb transitive 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. Psalms 8:5. 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.