Knick-knack
//ˈnɪkˌnæk// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small ornament or other object of minor value.
"Our Cutler, who had now a great Stock of things of his Handy-work, gave them some little Knick Knacks, as Plates of Silver and of Iron, cut Diamond Fashion, and cut into Hearts and into Rings, and they were mightily pleased."
Example
More examples"Our Cutler, who had now a great Stock of things of his Handy-work, gave them some little Knick Knacks, as Plates of Silver and of Iron, cut Diamond Fashion, and cut into Hearts and into Rings, and they were mightily pleased."
Etymology
Reduplication of knack.
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