Becket Definition & Meaning

becket
noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
  2. (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship

"Becket" in song lyrics

See how becket is used in real songs:

  • "online becket"
    AOL — AOL
  • "thomas a becket"
    AOL — AOL
  • "football becket"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "becket"

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