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crocket

noun
crock·​et | \ ˈkrä-kət How to pronounce crocket (audio) \

Definition of crocket

: an ornament usually in the form of curved and bent foliage used on the edge of a gable or spire
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Other Words from crocket

crocketed \ ˈkrä-​kə-​təd How to pronounce crocketed (audio) \ adjective

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 Crocket was charged with sixth-degree larceny, criminal mischief, trespassing and interfering with police. — David Owens, courant.com, "West Hartford Officer Nabs Alleged Bike Thief From Bus Way," 31 May 2017

First Known Use of crocket

1673, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for crocket

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

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