COCKET

Etymology 1

Noun

cocket (plural cockets)

(UK, obsolete) A document issued by the bond office stating that duty has been paid and goods may be sold.

(UK, obsolete) An office in a customhouse where goods intended for export are entered.

(obsolete) A measure for bread.

Etymology 2

Adjective

cocket (comparative more cocket, superlative most cocket)

(obsolete) pert; saucy

Synonyms

• See cheeky

Source: Wiktionary


Cock"et, a. Etym: [F. coquet coquettish. See Coquette, n.]

Definition: Pert; saucy. [Obs.] Halliwell.

Cock"et, n.

1. (Eng. Law)

Definition: A customhouse seal; a certified document given to a shopper as a warrant that his goods have been duly enstered and have paid duty.

2. An office in a customhouse where goods intended for export are entered. [Eng.]

3. A measure for bread. [Obs.] Blount.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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