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What's The Definition Of Malkin?Synonyms | Synonyms for Malkin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Malkin: See Also | Malkin In Webster's Dictionary \Mal"kin\, n. [Dim. of Maud, the proper name. Cf.
{Grimalkin}.] [Written also {maukin}.]
1. Originally, a kitchenmaid; a slattern. --Chaucer.
2. A mop made of clouts, used by the kitchen servant.
3. A scarecrow. [Prov. Eng.]
4. (Mil.) A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for
swabbing out a cannon.
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