ear·lock
| \ ˈir-ˌläk
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Definition of earlock
: a curl of hair hanging in front of the ear
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“Earlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earlock. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of earlock was before the 12th century
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