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crotchet

One entry found.

Main Entry:
crotch·et 
          Listen to the pronunciation of crotchet
Pronunciation:
\ˈkrä-chət\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English crochet, from Anglo-French crochet, croket — more at crocket
Date:
14th century
1obsolete a: a small hook or hooked instrument b: brooch2 a: a highly individual and usually eccentric opinion or preference b: a peculiar trick or device3: quarter note
synonyms see caprice


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