Lakin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈleɪkɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lakin is a noun meaning Obsolete form of ladykin.
Meaning
Obsolete form of ladykin.
More Meanings
- (rare) A toy.
Example Sentences
And the gay lakin, mistress Fitton, mount and cry O, and his dainty birdsnies, lady Penelope Rich, a clean quality woman is suited for a player, and the punks of the bankside, a penny a time.
[Nick] Bot[tom]. There are things in this Comedy of Piramus and Thisby, that will neuer pleaſe. Firſt, Piramus muſt draw a ſword to kill himſelfe; which the Ladys cannot abide. How anſwer you that? / [Tom] Snout. Berlaken, a parlous feare.
Word Forms
- lakins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trick, playock, trinket, knack, gacha, minikin.
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