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crocket

Noun

crock=et

WORDNET DICTIONARY

crocket(n = noun.artifact) Array - an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable; Array

crocket, n. [OF. croquet, F. crochet, dim. of croc hook. See Crook, and cf. Crotchet.].

An ornament often resembling curved and bent foliage, projecting from the sloping edge of a gable, spire, etc. [1913 Webster]
A croche, or knob, on the top of a stag's antler. [1913 Webster]
"The antlers and the crockets." [1913 Webster]

crocket, n. Archit. a small carved ornament (usu. a bud or curled leaf) on the inclined side of a pinnacle etc.

Etymology

ME f. var. of OF crochet: see CROCHET

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