locket

locket
locket (n.) mid-14c., "iron cross-bar of a window," from O.Fr. loquet "door-handle, bolt, latch," dim. of loc "lock, latch," from Frankish or some other Germanic source (Cf. O.N. lok "fastening, lock;" see LOCK (Cf. lock) (n.1)). Meaning "ornamental case with hinged cover" (containing a lock of hair, miniature portrait, etc.) first recorded 1670s.

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  • Locket — Lock et, n. [F. loquet latch, dim. of OF. loc latch, lock; of German origin. See {Lock} a fastening.] [1913 Webster] 1. A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament. [1913 Webster] 2. A little case for holding a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Locket — (engl.), kleiner Gegenstand, so ein Kreuz, Herz u. dgl., den man an dem Halzbande trägt …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • locket — ► NOUN ▪ a small ornamental case worn round a person s neck on a chain, ribbon, etc., used to hold an item of sentimental value such as a tiny photograph or a lock of hair. ORIGIN Old French locquet small latch or lock ; related to LOCK(Cf.… …   English terms dictionary

  • locket — [läk′it] n. [OFr loquet, dim of loc, a latch, lock < Frank * lok, akin to OE loc, LOCK1] a small, hinged, ornamental case of gold, silver, etc., for holding a picture, lock of hair, etc.: it is usually worn suspended from a necklace or chain …   English World dictionary

  • Locket — A locket is a pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item such as a curl of hair. Lockets are usually given to loved ones on holidays such as Valentine s Day and occasions such as Christenings, weddings… …   Wikipedia

  • locket — UK [ˈlɒkɪt] / US [ˈlɑkət] noun [countable] Word forms locket : singular locket plural lockets a piece of jewellery that consists of a very small case that you wear round your neck on a chain. People often keep a photograph of someone who they… …   English dictionary

  • locket — n. a gold; silver locket * * * [ lɒkɪt] silver locket a gold …   Combinatory dictionary

  • locket — [[t]lɒ̱kɪt[/t]] lockets N COUNT A locket is a piece of jewellery containing something such as a picture, which a woman wears on a chain around her neck …   English dictionary

  • Locket-Lace — A precious and wealthy gift given to a stranger (usually a poor one) from someone who does not wish to be known to that stranger. It was hard for the poor man to believe that a locket lace of such value would be given to him …   Dictionary of american slang

  • Locket-Lace — A precious and wealthy gift given to a stranger (usually a poor one) from someone who does not wish to be known to that stranger. It was hard for the poor man to believe that a locket lace of such value would be given to him …   Dictionary of american slang

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