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Skeleton keys

Scope note

Keys with large parts of the bit filed away to enable it to open low-quality locks as master keys. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300079089

Broader Terms used

keys (hardware)

Term used for

keys, skeleton

Equivalent Terms used

skeleton key

Created

13yrs ago

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