casket

English

/ˈkæs.kɪt/, /ˈkæs.kɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • A little box, e.g. for jewellery.
  • (Britain) An urn.
  • (North America) A coffin.
  • (nautical) A gasket.

Etymology

Suffix from English cask.

Origin

English

cask

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