trinklet rare.
(ˈtrɪŋklɪt)
Also 6 trincklet.
[app. an alteration of trinket n.1, after diminutives in -let; cf. giglet.]
† 1. ? A woman decked out with ‘trinkets’ or finery. Obs. rare—1.
| 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. |
2. = trinket n.1 2, 3.
| 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. 1898 Westm. Gaz. 29 Nov. 5/2 A jewel robbery..the greater part of the jewels and trinklets..being taken. 1909 Nation 6 Mar. 862 Ornaments of show, Trinklets and mirrors—these can go Outside. |