[wick.et] n [ME wiket, fr. ONF, of Gmc origin; akin to ON vik corner, vikja to move, turn] (13c) 1: a small gate or door; esp: one forming part of or placed near a larger gate or door
2: an opening like a window; esp: a grilled or grated window through which business is transacted 3 a: either of the two sets of three stumps topped by two crosspieces and set 66 feet apart at which the ball is bowled in cricket b: an area
10. feet wide bounded by these wickets c: one innings of a batsman; specif: one that is not completed or never begun "win by three ~s"
4: an arch or hoop in croquet