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Definition of Crocket
1. Noun. An architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable.
Definition of Crocket
1. n. An ornament often resembling curved and bent foliage, projecting from the sloping edge of a gable, spire, etc.
Definition of Crocket
1. Noun. (architecture) Any of a series of hook-shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crocket
1. an architectural ornament [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crocket
Literary usage of Crocket
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture by John Henry Parker (1888)
"... to squareness in the depressed and square crocket, low pitch of the roofs in
late examples. ... crocket ..."
2. York Deeds by Maine Historical Society, Maine Genealogical Society (1884- ), York County (Me.). Register of Deeds (1888)
"... Relict and Administratrix to ye Estate of Thomas crocket late of ... for my
Deceased husband Thomas crocket as alsoe for twelve pounds in Money paid to ..."
3. Reports of Cases Before the High Court and Circuit Courts of Justiciary in by Scotland High Court of Justiciary, Alexander Forbes Irvine (1865)
"at the last known residence in Dundee, (2) at crocket, the market cross of Forfar,
and (3.) at the Sheriff Clerk's Perth- Charles office in Dundee. ..."
4. The Scottish Jurist: Containing Reports of Cases Decided in the House of by House of Lords, Great Britain Parliament. House of Lords, Parliament, Great Britain (1855)
"David crocket, her husband, predeceased her, and died about the year 1848. ...
Mrs crocket survived her cousin, the late Mr John Morgan, who died on the ..."
5. The Household Narrative of Current Events by Charles Dickens (1850)
"... which they had to pass through, received a volley which took great effect,
killing Lieutenant crocket, commanding the marines, and dangerously wounding ..."
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