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Cocket

//ˈkɒkɪt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    pert; saucy obsolete

    "Let her legs be small, but not us'd to sprawl, / Her tongue not too loud nor cocket;"

Noun
  1. 1
    A document issued by the bond office stating that duty has been paid and goods may be sold. UK, obsolete
  2. 2
    An office in a customhouse where goods intended for export are entered. UK, obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English coket, possibly from Latin quo quietus.

Etymology 2

From French coquet (“coquettish”).

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