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· Old French
crochet
3 English words descend from Old French
crochet
, most common first.
crochet
A form of needlework that is made by looping thread with a hooked needle.
crotchet
A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
crocket
Any of a series of hook-shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture.