crocket

noun

crock·​et ˈkrä-kət How to pronounce crocket (audio)
: an ornament usually in the form of curved and bent foliage used on the edge of a gable or spire
crocketed adjective

Examples of crocket in a Sentence

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In the last 18 months, Dion Lee's designs have been spotted adorning the bodies of some of Hollywood's biggest A-list stars, with everyone from Kylie and Dannii Minogue wearing the label's designs at World Pride 2023 in Sydney, to Taylor Swift wearing a crocket corset to the Super Bowl in 2024. Briar Clark, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English croket, from Anglo-French, crook, diminutive of croc hook, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse krōkr hook

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crocket was in 1673

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“Crocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crocket. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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