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单词 French lock
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Definition of French lock in English:

French lock

noun ˌfrɛn(t)ʃ ˈlɒk
rare, historical
  • A lock of hair worn longer than the rest and arranged so as to hang forward over one shoulder.

noun ˌfrɛn(t)ʃ ˈlɒk
  • 1Firearms. Originally: a true flintlock, having a wholly interior mechanism, opposed to the earlier English lock, where the catch for the cock must be screwed on. Later also: any type of gun lock manufactured in France. Now chiefly historical.

  • 2A lock (for a door, etc.) of a type manufactured in or associated with France; especially a lock with a complex tumbler mechanism, noted for its security.

Origin

Early 17th century. From French + lock. Compare earlier French cut
mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Winthrop (1588–1649), colonial governor. From French + lock.

Definition of French lock in US English:

French lock

nounˌfrɛn(t)ʃ ˈlɒk
rare, historical
  • A lock of hair worn longer than the rest and arranged so as to hang forward over one shoulder.

nounˌfrɛn(t)ʃ ˈlɒk
  • 1Firearms. Originally: a true flintlock, having a wholly interior mechanism, opposed to the earlier English lock, where the catch for the cock must be screwed on. Later also: any type of gun lock manufactured in France. Now chiefly historical.

  • 2A lock (for a door, etc.) of a type manufactured in or associated with France; especially a lock with a complex tumbler mechanism, noted for its security.

Origin

Early 17th century. From French + lock. Compare earlier French cut<br>mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Winthrop (1588–1649), colonial governor. From French + lock.

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