Wicket
/ˈwɪk.ɪt/noun
A small door or gate, especially one that is part of a larger gate.
Did you know?The word "wicket" stems from a term meaning "to twist or turn," linking it to old beliefs in transformation and hidden paths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wikitaz
“A small opening or door, suggesting a place of entry.”
Old English
OE
wicca
“A witch or sorcerer, hinting at enchantment and hidden knowledge.”
Middle English
ME
wicket
“A small door or opening in a gate, often used in contexts of entry into secretive or restricted spaces.”
14th Century
Middle English
wicket
“A term used in fencing and architecture, emphasizing its purpose as a passage.”
Modern English
English
wicket
“Refers to a small gate or door, retaining its mystical aura of passage and transition.”