Definitions for: Becket

[n] a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship
[n] archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II concerning Henry's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

Webster (1913) Definition: Beck"et, n. [Cf. D. bek beak, and E. beak.]
1. (Naut.) A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope ? metal
for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.;
also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope.

2. A spade for digging turf. [Prov. Eng.] --Wright.

Synonyms: Saint Thomas a Becket, St Thomas a Becket, Thomas a Becket

See Also: archbishop, line, martyr

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