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socket

1. sock.et \'sa:k-*t\ n [ME soket, fr. AF, dim. of OF soc plowshare, of 
   Celt origin; akin t]o MIr soc plowshare, lit., snout of a hog; akin to OE 
   sugu sow - more at SOW : an opening or hollow that forms a holder for 
   something {an electric bu lb ~} {the eye ~}
2. socket vt : to provide with or support in or by a socket