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land-lock, n. rare.|ˈlændlɒk| [? Back-formation from next.] †1. The condition of being landlocked.
1627Capt. Smith Seaman's Gram. ix. 45 Land locked. Land locke, is when the land is round about you. attrib.a1661Fuller Worthies, Shropsh. iii. (1662) 1, I behold it [sc. Shropshire] really (though not so Reputed) the biggest Land-lock-shire in England. 2. Landlocked country.
1895Outing (U.S.) XXVII. 239/2 From Prospect Hill is had a delightful view of the Devonshire Valley, one of those many deceptive land locks, which [etc.]. |