"Pocket" meaning in English

See Pocket in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Pockets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Pocket (plural Pockets)
  1. A surname.
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          "text": "I derived from this speech that Mr. Herbert Pocket (for Herbert was the pale young gentleman's name) still rather confounded his intention with his execution.",
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