sb. rare. [? Back-formation from next.]
† 1. The condition of being landlocked.
1627. Capt. Smith, Seaman’s Gram., ix. 45. Land locked. Land locke, is when the land is round about you.
attrib. a. 1661. Fuller, Worthies, Shropsh., III. (1662), 1. I behold it [sc. Shropshire] really (though not so Reputed) the biggest Land-lock-shire in England.
2. Landlocked country.
1895. Outing (U.S.), XXVII. 239/2. From Prospect Hill is had a delightful view of the Devonshire Valley, one of those many deceptive land locks, which [etc.].
