- crocket
- crocket c.1300, "curl of hair," from Anglo-Fr. crocket, from northern French form of Fr. crochet (see CROCHET (Cf. crochet)). Meaning "ornamental device on a Gothic pediment" is from late 14c.
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Crocket — Crock et (kr?k ?t), n. [OF. croquet, F. crochet, dim. of croc hook. See {Crook}, and cf. {Crotchet}.] 1. (Arch.) An ornament often resembling curved and bent foliage, projecting from the sloping edge of a gable, spire, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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crocket — [kräk′it] n. [ME croket < NormFr croquet (OFr crochet): see CROTCHET] a carved ornament, as of curved leaves or flowers, decorating the angles of roofs, gables, etc., esp. in Gothic architecture … English World dictionary
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crocket — /krok it/, n. Archit. a medieval ornament, usually in the form of a leaf that curves up and away from the supporting surface and returns partially upon itself. [1300 50; ME croket hook < AF, equiv. to croc hook ( < Gmc; see CROOK1) + et ET. See… … Universalium
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crocket — noun Etymology: Middle English croket, from Anglo French, crook, diminutive of croc hook, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse krōkr hook Date: 1673 an ornament usually in the form of curved and bent foliage used on the edge of a gable or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
crocket — noun Any of a series of hook shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture … Wiktionary
