calkin
[kaw-kin, kal-]
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Origin of calkin
1400–50; late Middle English kakun < Middle Dutch calcoen hoof < Old French (Walloon) calcain < Latin calcāneum heel; see calcaneum
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Historical Examples
Instances are the patents issued to Messrs. Calkin and Muller.
All About CoffeeWilliam H. Ukers
The Calkin's soap ware was packed away on the top shelf of the pantry.
The Shoulders of AtlasMary E. Wilkins Freeman
Sylvia meditated selling enough Calkin's soap to buy a new one, and stow that away in Mr. Allen's room.
The Shoulders of AtlasMary E. Wilkins Freeman
Mrs. Jim Jones had a mirror which she had earned by selling Calkin's soap, which Sylvia considered much handsomer.
The Shoulders of AtlasMary E. Wilkins Freeman
“Mrs. Jim Jones has got a beautiful one she bought selling Calkin's soap,” she said.
The Shoulders of AtlasMary E. Wilkins Freeman