sidelock

[ sahyd-lok ]

noun

1. earlock.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidelock¹

First recorded in 1840–50; side ¹ + lock ²

Example Sentences

“They may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during these days. Primitive hunting devices are defined as longbows, recurve bows, flintlock, or sidelock percussion muzzleloaders. Hunters may not use compound bows, crossbows, drawlocks, and telescopic or other electronic aiming devices. However, fiber optic sights are permitted on otherwise legal primitive bows or muzzleloaders,” the department noted.

From Washington Times

“Primitive hunting devices are defined as long bows, recurve bows, flintlock, or sidelock percussion muzzleloaders. Hunters may not use compound bows, crossbows, drawlocks, and telescopic or other electronic aiming devices. However, fiber optic sights are permitted on otherwise legal primitive bows or muzzleloaders,” the advisory notes.

From Washington Times

And the gun must have his guns, preferably a pair of 12-gauge double-barreled sidelock ejectors from London's Purdey James & Sons or Holland & Holland.

From Time Magazine Archive

Necklace, fetich, and the plume that adorned his sidelock, he put in the quiver.

From Project Gutenberg