How Do You Spell EARLOCK?

Pronunciation: [ˈɜːlɒk] (IPA)

The word "Earlock" refers to a long lock of hair that grows down in front of the ear. Its phonetic transcription in IPA is /ɪəlɑk/. The first two letters, "ea," represent the vowel sound of "ear" in "fear." The following "r" sound is represented by the letter "l." Lastly, the "ock" sound is created with the letter "k." Though this word may not be commonly used, it is important to understand the phonetic transcription behind the spelling to better understand the English language.

EARLOCK Meaning and Definition

1. An earlock refers to a lock or tress of hair that falls over or near the ear, typically worn by individuals as a styling choice or associated with certain traditional hairstyles. This term commonly applies to a strand of hair that is brushed, twisted, or coiled in a manner that allows it to gracefully rest by the ear, enhancing facial features or adding an element of elegance to one's appearance.

   Earlocks can be seen in various cultures and time periods, often as a fashion statement or as an aspect of religious or cultural significance. For instance, in some traditional Jewish communities, boys may wear side curls, known as payot or peyos, extending down by the ear as a symbol of religious commitment or lineage.

   Historically, earlocks have also been prominent in certain military hairstyles, where they are maintained as a mark of identification. In addition, earlocks are often observed in period dramas or reenactments, as actors don these hairstyles to accurately portray characters from a specific era.

   The term "earlock" can also be used metaphorically to refer to a person who has guided or influenced another individual, akin to a guardian or mentor, as if their presence is similar to an ornamental lock of hair gently resting near the ear.

Common Misspellings for EARLOCK

• rarlock
• 4arlock
• ezrlock
• esrlock
• ewrlock
• eqrlock
• eaelock
• eaflock
• eatlock
• ea5lock
• ea4lock
• earkock
• earpock
• earoock
• earlick
• earlkck
• earllck
• earlpck
• earl0ck

Etymology of EARLOCK

The word "earlock" originated from Middle English, specifically from the Old English word "ēarloc". It is a combination of two elements: "ēar" meaning "ear" and "loc" meaning "lock or curl". The term originally referred to a lock or curl of hair near the ear. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the hair around the ear or the entire sideburns area.

Similar spelling words for EARLOCK

• IHRLG,
• Orlagh,
• WARLOG,
• euroleague,
• warlike,
• airlock,
• AIRLEC,
• ERLK,
• worlock,
• ERLCO,
• erlach,
• IHRLC,
• ARALIG,
• arlco-urease,
• aurolac,
• air like,
• arrowlike,
• oorlog,
• IRLCO-CSA,
• proto-uralic,
• ERLAC,
• erlik,
• oarlock,
• earlike,
• Aralac,
• Whirlwig,
• arlaug,
• erlick,
• uralic,
• oarlike,
• airlike,
• airwalk,
• all-euroleague,
• aralik,
• AURLQ,
• whorelike,
• orlok,
• orlac,
• warlock,
• orlock,
• warloeck,
• Ehrlichia,
• AIRLOG,
• wirelike,
• aurillac,
• orleck,
• OIRLLC,
• arrillaga,
• warlick.