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locket [ˈlɒkɪt] n a small ornamental case, usually on a necklace or chain, that holds a picture, keepsake, etc. [from French loquet latch, diminutive of loc lock1] Locket group or set of jewels. Example: locket of diamonds, 1664.
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He could see her as she unclasped from her neck the locket which she fastened about his own. Hetty was not quite as fond of the locket as of the ear-rings, though it was a handsome large locket, with enamelled flowers at the back and a beautiful gold border round the glass, which showed a light-brown slightly waving lock, forming a background for two little dark rings. And he showed her, lying on the palm of his hand, a Locket of a deep crimson colour, the same shape as the blue one and, like it, attached to a slender golden chain. |
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