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• Locket — Lock et, n. [F. loquet latch, dim. of OF. loc latch, lock; of German origin. See {Lock} a fastening.] [1913 Webster] 1. A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament. [1913 Webster] 2. A little case for holding a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Locket — (engl.), kleiner Gegenstand, so ein Kreuz, Herz u. dgl., den man an dem Halzbande trägt …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

• locket — (n.) mid 14c., iron cross bar of a window, from O.Fr. loquet door handle, bolt, latch, dim. of loc lock, latch, from Frankish or some other Germanic source (Cf. O.N. lok fastening, lock; see LOCK (Cf. lock) (n.1)). Meaning ornamental case with… …   Etymology dictionary

• locket — ► NOUN ▪ a small ornamental case worn round a person s neck on a chain, ribbon, etc., used to hold an item of sentimental value such as a tiny photograph or a lock of hair. ORIGIN Old French locquet small latch or lock ; related to LOCK(Cf.… …   English terms dictionary

• locket — [läk′it] n. [OFr loquet, dim of loc, a latch, lock < Frank * lok, akin to OE loc, LOCK1] a small, hinged, ornamental case of gold, silver, etc., for holding a picture, lock of hair, etc.: it is usually worn suspended from a necklace or chain …   English World dictionary

• Locket — A locket is a pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item such as a curl of hair. Lockets are usually given to loved ones on holidays such as Valentine s Day and occasions such as Christenings, weddings… …   Wikipedia

• locket — UK [ˈlɒkɪt] / US [ˈlɑkət] noun [countable] Word forms locket : singular locket plural lockets a piece of jewellery that consists of a very small case that you wear round your neck on a chain. People often keep a photograph of someone who they… …   English dictionary

• locket — n. a gold; silver locket * * * [ lɒkɪt] silver locket a gold …   Combinatory dictionary

• locket — [[t]lɒ̱kɪt[/t]] lockets N COUNT A locket is a piece of jewellery containing something such as a picture, which a woman wears on a chain around her neck …   English dictionary

• Locket-Lace — A precious and wealthy gift given to a stranger (usually a poor one) from someone who does not wish to be known to that stranger. It was hard for the poor man to believe that a locket lace of such value would be given to him …   Dictionary of american slang

• Locket-Lace — A precious and wealthy gift given to a stranger (usually a poor one) from someone who does not wish to be known to that stranger. It was hard for the poor man to believe that a locket lace of such value would be given to him …   Dictionary of american slang