Locket

//ˈlɒkɪt// name, noun

name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname transferred from the given name.

Synonyms

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ankletarmletbanglebeadbeadsbijou

Example

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"A few years ago, on Mother's Day, I gave my stepmother a locket as a present."

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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