earlock

noun

ear·lock ˈir-ˌläk

: a curl of hair hanging in front of the ear

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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earlock was before the 12th century

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“Earlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earlock. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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