English Explanatory Dictionary

Adkin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname transferred from the given name.

Pronunciation

/ˈæd.kɪn/

Word forms

Adkin Adkins

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive of the given name. From a diminutive of Adam, formed with -kin.

Related words

Atkin

Derived words

Adkins Adkinson
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