lovelock

[ luhv-lok ]

/ ˈlʌvˌlɒk /

any lock of hair hanging or worn separately from the rest of the hair.

a long, flowing lock or curl dressed separately from the rest of the hair, worn by courtiers, especially in the 17th century.

Origin of lovelock

First recorded in 1585–95; love + lock²

Captain Lovelock does n't repeat what I tell him; I set him up as a model of discretion.

Confidence |Henry James
"I am sure Captain Lovelock is a very gallant escort," said Mrs. Vivian.

Confidence |Henry James
"I 'm much worse when I 'm away from you than when I 'm with you," said Lovelock.

Confidence |Henry James
The lawyers do it for you; and if she goes away with Lovelock, nothing will be more simple than for me to have it arranged.

Confidence |Henry James

Captain Lovelock was more disposed to conversation than Bernard had known him before.

Confidence |Henry James

lovelock

/ (ˈlʌvˌlɒk) /

a long lock of hair worn on the forehead