crocket

[ krok-it ]

noun

, Architecture.

1. a medieval ornament, usually in the form of a leaf that curves up and away from the supporting surface and returns partially upon itself.

crocket

/ ˈkrɒkɪt /

noun

1. a carved ornament in the form of a curled leaf or cusp, used in Gothic architecture Also calledcrochet

Word History and Origins

Origin of crocket¹

1300–50; Middle English croket hook < Anglo-French, equivalent to croc hook (< Germanic; crook ¹ ) + -et -et. See crochet, crotchet

Word History and Origins

Origin of crocket¹

C17: from Anglo-French croket a little hook, from croc hook, of Scandinavian origin

Example Sentences

Of such lambent ornament, the most important piece is the crocket, of which I rapidly set before you the origin.

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The Romanesque acanthus leaf is found in juxtaposition with the Gothic crocket.

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The typical ornamentation for capitals is the crocket, intermingled here and there with other kinds of foliage.

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The Crocket was also introduced as a new feature in this style.

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So they had called at the Stag and Antlers, and Mrs. Crocket had told them her mind upon several matters.

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