Definition of the word docket

The word "docket" has its roots in Old English and Old French. In Old English, the word "doca" referred to a list or register of items, while the Old French "doquet" referred to a bag or purse. In the 14th century, the term "docket" emerged in English as a list or summary of cases to be tried in court. This list was often written on a piece of parchment or paper, which was folded into a small pouch or "docket" bag. The term eventually came to refer to the list itself, which would include the names of cases, dates, and other relevant information. Today, a docket typically refers to the schedule of cases to be heard or tried in a court of law.