What does "cocket" mean?

A document issued by the bond office stating that duty has been paid and goods may be sold.

What is a synonym for "cocket"?

Common synonyms include: cheeky, impudent, insolent, pert, petulant, saucy.

//ˈkɒkɪt// adj, noun

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Noun

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

Adjective

1
pert; saucy obsolete
"Let her legs be small, but not us'd to sprawl, / Her tongue not too loud nor cocket;"

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

Etymology 1

From Middle English coket, possibly from Latin quo quietus.

Etymology 2

From French coquet (“coquettish”).

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