malkin
- (archaic, regional) A (stereotypical name for a) lower-class or uncultured woman; a kitchenmaid; a slattern.
- (regional) A mop, especially one used to clean a baker's oven.
- (obsolete) A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.
- (archaic, regional) A scarecrow.
- (archaic) A cat.
- (Northern-England, Scotland) A hare.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɔːlkɪn/
Etymology
From Malde, an early form of Maude or Matilda + -kin (diminutive ending). Compare grimalkin.
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