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.
A knife; a cutting tool. Tusser.
A small ornament, as a jewel, ring, or the like.
A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.
To give trinkets; hence, to court favor; to intrigue. [Obs.] South.
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