local U.S. [Origin obscure; perh. ad. F. toquet, dim. of toque cap.] A small ear of Indian corn in the unripe milky stage.
1874. J. T. Trowbridge, Coupon Bonds, etc., 253. He had made, during the day, frequent deposits of green corn, of the diminutive species called tucket.
1889. Farmer, Americanisms, Tucket, the young green ear of Indian corn. Gathered when soft, and cooked in milk.
