1. long curls or locks of hair worn as a fashion, especially by men in the 17th century
Usage: historical; archaic

Examples

• The cavalier wore his lovelocks flowing over his shoulders.
• Portraits from the 1600s often show gentlemen with elaborate lovelocks.
• His lovelocks were carefully curled and perfumed according to fashion.
• The Puritan criticized the young man’s vanity in wearing lovelocks.
• Court fashion demanded that nobles display their wealth through ornate lovelocks.