French word chapelet comes from French -et (Suffix indicating diminution or affection.), Old French chapel (Hat (item of clothing used to cover the head).)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -et | French (fra) | Suffix indicating diminution or affection. |
| chapel | Old French (fro) | Hat (item of clothing used to cover the head). |
| chapelet | French (fra) | (figuratively) string, hatful (of objects, ideas etc.). (obsolete) wreath (of flowers). Rosary, beads. |