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trin·ket I. \ˈtriŋkə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ noun (-s) Etymology: perhaps from Middle English trenket, trynket shoemaker's knife, small knife, from Old North French trenquet, from trenquer to cut, probably modification of Latin truncare to cut off — more at truncate 1. : a small article of equipment < put up his trinkets in his duffel bag > 2. a. : a small ornament (as a jewel or ring) b. : a vain ornament : gaud 3. : a thing of little value : trifle II. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: perhaps from trinket (I) : to deal clandestinely : intrigue • trin·ket·er \-ə̇d.ə(r), -ə̇tə-\ noun -s |