English Explanatory Dictionary

malkin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A (stereotypical name for a) lower-class or uncultured woman; a kitchenmaid; a slattern.
  2. A mop, especially one used to clean a baker's oven.
  3. A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.
  4. A scarecrow.
  5. A cat.
  6. A hare.
name
  1. A surname transferred from the given name.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːlkɪn/

Word forms

malkin malkins maukin maulkin

Etymology

From Malde, an early form of Maude or Matilda + -kin (diminutive ending). Compare grimalkin.

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