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becket

noun

a contrivance, as a looped rope, large hook and eye, or grommet, used for securing loose ropes, oars, spars, etc.

Becket, Saint Thomas à (1118?-70); Eng. prelate: archbishop of Canterbury: murdered after opposing Henry II: his day is Dec. 29

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