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Locket

//ˈlɒkɪt// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname transferred from the given name.
Noun
  1. 1
    A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
  2. 2
    a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace wordnet
  3. 3
    The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard. archaic
  4. 4
    A small white marking on a cat's coat.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.

Etymology 2

From Middle English [Term?], a diminutive of the given name Luke.

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