Definition of Lockrams

1. Noun. (plural of lockram) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lockrams

1. lockram [n] - See also: lockram

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lockrams

lockmasters
lockmen
locknote
locknotes
locknut
locknuts
lockout
lockouts
lockpick
lockpicked
lockpicker
lockpickers
lockpicking
lockpicks
lockram
lockrams (current term)
lockring
lockrings
locks
locks out
locks up
lockset
locksets
lockside
locksides
locksman
locksmen
locksmith
locksmithery
locksmithing

Literary usage of Lockrams

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Records Relating to the Early History of Boston by Boston (Mass.). Registry Dept (1903)
"16 pcs lockrams. 1198 ells hoi- land 18 a Den. pcs ... 18 pcs lockrams nett. Juxt. Coq*. Dat. xv°: Apr. 1650 Quod &c: o-..., 16^0 1 Cert. that the ..."

2. The History and Antiquities of the Ancient Town and Port of Rye, in the by William Holloway (1847)
"... the importation of lockrams (a sort of coarse linen), paper, wine, and brandy ; but this lucrative commerce was stopped by an act passed early in March, ..."

3. English Garner: Ingatherings from Our History & Literature by Edward Arber (1897)
"... [lockrams, a kind of linen], and canvas of all sorts. These merchants will daily look for profit: and in time of wars nothing doth pass with less danger ..."

4. An Historical and Chronological Deduction of the Origin of Commerce, from by Adam Anderson (1801)
"... act of Parliament, which directed of what length and breadth the linen cloths called lockrams and dowlas, ..."

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