casket

[ kas-kit, kah-skit ]
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noun
  1. a coffin.

  2. a small chest or box, as for jewels.

verb (used with object)
  1. to put or enclose in a casket.

Origin of casket

1
1425–75; late Middle English < ?

Other words from casket

  • cas·ket·like, adjective
  • un·cas·ket·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for casket

casket

/ (ˈkɑːskɪt) /


noun
  1. a small box or chest for valuables, esp jewels

  2. mainly US another name for coffin (def. 1)

Origin of casket

1
C15: probably from Old French cassette little box; see case ²

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