Trinket

Definition of Trinket

Trin´ket

n.	1.	(Naut.) A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard. Sailing always with the sheets of mainsail and trinket warily in our hands. - Hakluyt.
	1.	A knife; a cutting tool.
	2.	A small ornament, as a jewel, ring, or the like.
	3.	A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.
v. i.	1.	To give trinkets; hence, to court favor; to intrigue.

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