locket

lock·et

noun \ˈlä-kət\

Definition of LOCKET

: a small case usually of precious metal that has space for a memento and that is worn typically suspended from a chain or necklace

Examples of LOCKET

1. She kept her husband's picture in her locket.

Origin of LOCKET

Middle French loquet latch, from Middle Dutch loke; akin to Old English loc

First Known Use: 1679

Rhymes with LOCKET

brocket, crocket, Crockett, docket, pocket, rocket, socket, sprocket