An inferior church servant. [Obs.] See Acolyte. [1913 Webster]
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A small collar or neckband. Foxe. [1913 Webster]
A small metal ring; a small collar fastened on an arbor; as, the collet on the balance arbor of a watch; a small socket on a stem, for holding a drill. [1913 Webster]
The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set. [1913 Webster]
, n.
1 a flange or socket for setting a gem in jewellery.
2 Engin. a segmented band or sleeve put round a shaft or spindle and tightened to grip it.
3 Horol. a small collar to which the inner end of a balance spring is attached.