<OL TYPE="1"><LI>a crown<OL TYPE="a"><LI>a mark of royal or (in general) exalted rank<OL TYPE="1"><LI>the wreath or garland which was given as a prize to victors in public games</OL><LI>metaph. the eternal blessedness which will be given as a prize to the genuine servants of God and Christ: the crown (wreath) which is the reward of the righteousness<LI>that which is an ornament and honour to one</OL></OL>