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See also: Locket
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈlɒkɪt/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈlɑkɪt/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɒkɪt
Noun[edit]
locket (plural lockets)
- A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
- (archaic) The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.
- A small white marking on a cat's coat.
Translations[edit]
chained ornament
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Further reading[edit]
German[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (file)
Verb[edit]
locket
Swedish[edit]
Noun[edit]
locket
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