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Carcanet
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What's The Definition Of Carcanet?Synonyms | Synonyms for Carcanet: Related Terms | Find terms related to Carcanet: See Also | Carcanet In Webster's Dictionary \Car"ca*net\ (k[aum]r"k[.a]*n[e^]t), n. [Dim. fr. F.
carcan the iron collar or chain of a criminal, a chain of
precious stones, LL. carcannum, fr. Armor. kerchen bosom,
neck, kelchen collar, fr. kelch circle; or Icel. kverk troat,
OHG. querca throat.]
A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar. [Also written
{carkanet} and {carcant}.] --Shak.
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