2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Carcanet \Car"ca*net\ (k[aum]r"k[.a]*n[e^]t), n. [Dim. fr. F. carcan the iron collar or chain of a criminal, a chain of precious stones, LL. carcannum, fr. Armor. kerchen bosom, neck, kelchen collar, fr. kelch circle; or Icel. kverk troat, OHG. querca throat.] A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar. [Also written {carkanet} and {carcant}.] --Shak. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Carkanet \Car"ka*net\, n. A carcanet. --Southey. [1913 Webster]
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