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ticket

1. tick.et \'tik-*t\ n [obs. F etiquet (now e`tiquette), fr. MF estiquet, 
   fr. es]tiquier to attach, fr. MD steken to stick; akin to OHG sticken to 
   prick - more at STICK 1a: a document that serves as a certificate, license, 
   or permit; esp  : a mariner's airman's certificate 1b: TAG, LABLE  2: a 
   summons or warning issued to a traffic offender  3: a certificate or token 
   showing that a fare or admission fee has been pai d 4: SLATE  5: a slip or 
   card recording a transaction or undertaking or giving instruct ions
2. ticket vt 1: to attach a ticket to : LABEL; also : DESIGNATE  2: to 
   furnish with a ticket : BOOK