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English
Etymology
From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.
Pronunciation
Noun
locket (plural lockets)
- A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
- (archaic) The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.
- A small white marking on a cat's coat.
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German
Pronunciation
Verb
locket
- second-person plural subjunctive I of locken
Swedish
Noun
locket
- definite singular of lock