2. A little case for holding a miniature picture or lock of hair, usually suspended from a necklace or watch chain. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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
