killick

American  

[kil-ik] / ˈkɪl ɪk /

Also killock

noun

1. a small anchor or weight for mooring a boat, sometimes consisting of a stone secured by pieces of wood.

2. any anchor.

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killick British  

/ ˈkɪlɪk, ˈkɪlək /

noun

1. nautical a small anchor, esp one made of a heavy stone

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Etymology

Origin of killick

First recorded in 1620–30; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

He was born Mark Killick but first changed his name to Mark Jenkins, which he said was in tribute to his grandfather.

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Killick was made bankrupt in 2004 and was given a 12-year Bankruptcy Restriction Order in January 2006.

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In 2014, Killick pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation while trading as Mark Jenkins or Pro-Fit Builders.

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Mark Killick has worked in the building trade for most of his life and has used multiple business and personal names.

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Killick was not doing anything illegal by changing his name, but it meant some customers did not connect him to his crimes.

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