name
Meaning 1
A surname transferred from the given name.
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malkin
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/ˈmɔːlkɪn/
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CMU ARPABET: M AE1 L K IH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A (stereotypical name for a) lower-class or uncultured woman; a kitchenmaid; a slattern.
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Usage: archaic, regional
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noun
Meaning 3
A mop, especially one used to clean a baker's oven.
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Usage: regional
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noun
Meaning 4
A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Meaning 5
A scarecrow.
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Usage: archaic, regional
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noun
Meaning 6
A cat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
Meaning 7
A hare.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland
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History
Etymology
Matronymic surname, from a diminutive form of the medieval personal name Malle, a pet form of Mary.
From Malde, an early form of Maude or Matilda + -kin (diminutive ending). Compare grimalkin.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: baba — lower-class or uncultured woman
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