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DIADEM, n. Gr., to gird to bind. L.

1. Anciently, a head-band or fillet worn by kings as a badge or royalty. It was made of silk, linen or wool, and tied round the temples and forehead, the ends being tied behind and let fall on the neck. It was usually white and plain sometimes embroidered with gold, or set with pearls and precious stones.
2. In modern usage, the mark or badge of royalty, worn on the head a crown and figuratively, empire supreme power.
3. A distinguished or principal ornament.

A diadem of beauty. Isaiah 28 .

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Entry for 'Diadem'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​d/diadem.html.
 
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