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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cirkillett, n. [e.m.E. circlet, circulet (a 1528), replacing late ME. serclett, OF. cerclet.] An ornamental band. —1513 Doug. iii. iii. 49.
The goddis … With garlandis and thar cirkillettis on thar hair
