rare. Also 6 trincklet. [app. an alteration of TRINKET sb.1, after diminutives in -LET; cf. giglet.]

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  † 1.  ? A woman decked out with ‘trinkets’ or finery. Obs. rare–1.

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c. 1550.  Pryde & Abuse Wom., 52, in Hazl., E. P. P., IV. 234. Oure trotte, our trotte, our lustye trotte,… Is nowe become a trickynge one, And a wanton trincklet agayne.

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  2.  = TRINKET sb.1 2, 3.

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1897.  J. Kensit, in Westm. Gaz., 15 Jan., 7/3. His lordship is now reintroducing the trinklets of Rome, by the wearing of a mitre upon his head.

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1898.  Westm. Gaz., 29 Nov., 5/2. A jewel robbery … the greater part of the jewels and trinklets … being taken.

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1909.  Nation, 6 March, 862. Ornaments of show, Trinklets and mirrors—these can go Outside.

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