becket

noun

beck·​et ˈbe-kət How to pronounce becket (audio)
: a device for holding something in place: such as
a
: a grommet or a loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other
b
: a ring of rope or metal
c
: a loop of rope (as for a handle)

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1769, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of becket was circa 1769

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Cite this Entry

“Becket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/becket. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Becket

biographical name

Beck·​et ˈbe-kət How to pronounce Becket (audio)
Saint Thomas circa 1118–1170 Thomas à Becket archbishop of Canterbury (1162–70)

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