- locket lock·et n
- ['lɒkɪt]
medaglione m (portaritratti)
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locket lock·et n
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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 — (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
Lock — Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf. {Locket}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock bay — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock chamber — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock nut — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock plate — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock rail — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock rand — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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
