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carcanet |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Carcanet \Car"ca*net\ (k[aum]r"k[.a]*n[e^]t), n. [Dim. fr F. carcan the iron collar or chain of a criminal, a chain of precious stones, LL carcannum fr Armor. kerchen bosom, neck, kelchen collar, fr kelch circle; or Icel. kverk troat, OHG. querca throat.] A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar. [Also written {carkanet} and {carcant}.] --Shak.