mortlock

Meanings

• noun

  A type of lock used in medieval times for securing mortises in wooden doors or gates.

  - "The mortlock secured the entrance to the castle."
  - "The knight inserted the key into the mortlock to open the gate."

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English words 'mort' meaning dead and 'locan' meaning to lock. The term refers to a lock used in mortises, which were typically found in deadwood (dead trees) for fortified structures.

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Trivia

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1. The mortlock was often used in conjunction with other security measures, such as bolts and bars.

2. The mortlock was typically made of iron and required a large key to operate.

3. The mortlock was an effective security measure against intruders, as it could be set to only allow the key to turn in one direction, making it difficult to pick.

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1. mortise: A rectangular hole or recess in a solid piece of material, such as wood or masonry, into which a tenon or tongue fits to form a joint.

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Culture

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The mortlock was a common type of lock used in medieval Europe, particularly in fortified structures such as castles and fortified towns. Its use declined with the advent of more advanced locking mechanisms.

How to Memorize "mortlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval castle gate with a large mortlock securing it. Visualize the key turning in the lock to open the gate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'mortlock' with medieval castles and fortified structures. Visualize a knight securing his castle entrance with a mortlock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'mort' means dead and 'lock' means to lock. Visualize a deadlock, which is a type of lock that cannot be opened from either side.

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