1. A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament.
2. A little case for holding a miniature or lock of hair, usually suspended from a necklace or watch chain.
LOCK HOSPITAL
Lock" hos"pi*tal
Defn: . A hospital for the treatment of venereal diseases. [Eng.]
LOCKJAW
Lock"jaw`, n. (Med.)
Defn: A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus.
LOCKLESS
Lock"less, a.
Defn: Destitute of a lock.
LOCKMAN
Lock"man, n.
Defn: A public executioner. [Scot.]