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locket¹
- /ˈlɒkɪt/ UK
- /ˈlɑkɪt/ US
Rhymes with -ɒkɪt
Where it comes from
From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.
noun lockets
- A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
- The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.
- A small white marking on a cat's coat.
Locket²
Where it comes from
From Middle English [Term?], a diminutive of the given name Luke.
proper noun
- A surname transferred from the given name.
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noun chained ornament
| Español | medallón, guardapelo |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | ロケット roketto |
| 中文 | 小盒 |
| Português | medalhão |
| Français | médaillon |
| Deutsch | Medaillon |
| Italiano | medaglione |
| Русский | медальо́н medalʹón |
| עברית | קופסית קישוט |
Talk about this word "locket." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/locket. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. locket. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/locket "locket." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/locket.Cite this
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title = {locket},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/locket},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
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