pipkin

[ pip-kin ]

noun

1. a small, earthen pot.
2. British Dialect. a piggin.

pipkin

/ ˈpɪpkɪn /

noun

1. a small metal or earthenware vessel
2. another name for piggin

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipkin¹

1555–65; perhaps pipe ² + -kin

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipkin¹

C16: perhaps a diminutive of pipe ²; see -kin

Example Sentences

Boil the oil and soap together in a pipkin, and then gradually stir in the sand and lemon-juice.

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Nathaniel Pipkin had ocular demonstration of the fact, that the rumours of old Lobbs's treasures were not exaggerated.

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Dear old Pipkin is better off away from her; but I do miss her and will never forgive that woman.

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She killed Pipkin, my mother's cat, just as soon as she came.

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He set a great pipkin of water to heat, brought out a clean robe of white wool, a jelab like his own, and made some tea.

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