Heady associates of kind hearts (8)
I believe the answer is:
coronets
This could be a double definition.
'heady associates' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'kind hearts' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for coronets that I've seen before include ""Kind hearts are more than _____ ..." , "worn on the head?" , "Small crowns" , "Parts of horses' feet" .)