noun

locket

locket

She wore a gold locket around her neck.

She wore a gold locket around her neck.

He kept a tiny photo inside the locket.

He kept a tiny photo inside the locket.

a locket a small ornamental case, worn on a chain She wore a gold locket around her neck.

Synonyms: pendant, medallion, charm

From Old French 'loquet' (latch), a diminutive of 'loc' (lock). It's a small thing that 'locks' shut.

A 'locket' is like a tiny 'pocket' that you can 'lock' and wear as a necklace. It often holds a picture.

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