t. à becket
ɪt noun
Saint Thomas à, 1118?–70, archbishop of Canterbury: murdered because of his opposition to Henry II's policies toward the church.
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becket (ˈbɛkɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a clevis forming part of one end of a sheave, used for securing standing lines by means of a thimble |
| 2. | a short line with a grommet or eye at one end and a knot at the other, used for securing spars or other gear in place |
| [C18: of unknown origin] | |
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| Becket (ˈbɛkɪt) | |
| —n | |
| Saint Thomas à. 1118--70, English prelate; chancellor (1155--62) to Henry II; archbishop of Canterbury (1162--70): murdered following his opposition to Henry's attempts to control the clergy. Feast day: Dec 29 or July 7 | |
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