killock

Meanings

• noun

  A type of lock used in Scotland and the north of England, having a projecting collar or shoulder around the shank, by which it is secured to the door or other surface.

  - "The killock on the old castle door was very difficult to open."
  - "Can you turn the key in the killock to unlock the gate?"

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Variants

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against the clock , around the clock , clock , clocks , kill the clock , killed the clock , killing the clock , kills the clock , ran out the clock , round the clock , run out the clock , running out the clock , runs out the clock , clock in , clock in at , clocked , clocked in , clocked in at , clocker , clockers , clocking , clocking in , clocking in at , clocks in , clocks in at , clock radio , clock radios , clock-watcher , clock-watchers , clock-watching , clock-watchings , clock off , clock off/out , clock out , clocked off/out , clocking off/out , clocks off/out , clock up , clocked up , clocking up , clocks up , alarm clock , alarm clocks , around-the-clock , atomic clock , atomic clocks

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Etymology

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Originally from Middle English kylokke, from Old Norse gullhogg ‘gold hook’, due to the gold ornamentation on some early examples.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'killock' is also used in Scotland to refer to a type of fishing hook.

2. The killock was commonly used in Scotland until the late 19th century, when it was replaced by more modern locks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scottish lock: A type of lock commonly used in Scotland and the north of England, characterized by a projecting collar or shoulder around the shank.

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Culture

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In Scottish folklore, the killock is said to have supernatural powers and is believed to protect against evil.

How to Memorize "killock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lock with a projecting collar or shoulder around the shank.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'killock' with the image of a Scottish castle gate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'killock' is a type of Scottish lock with a gold collar.

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