Definition of MALKIN

malkin

Plural: malkins

Noun

  • An untidy woman, or a scarecrow.
  • A (stereotypical name for a) lower-class or uncultured woman; a kitchenmaid; a slattern.
  • A mop, especially one used to clean a baker's oven.
  • A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.
  • A scarecrow.
  • A cat.
  • A hare.

Examples

  • His opponent’s strategy was as disheveled as a malkin, yet surprisingly effective.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

malkin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
malkin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
malkin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

malkin: valid Words With Friends Word