TRINKET

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard. Sailing always with the sheets of mainsail and trinket warily in our hands. Hakluyt.

2.
n.

A knife; a cutting tool. Tusser.

3.
n.

A small ornament, as a jewel, ring, or the like.

4.
n.

A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.

5.
v.

To give trinkets; hence, to court favor; to intrigue. [Obs.] South.


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