pipkin
Americannoun
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a small, earthen pot.
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British Dialect. a piggin.
noun
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a small metal or earthenware vessel
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another name for piggin
Etymology
Origin of pipkin
Example Sentences
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I took my portion with thanks, and found that the pipkin contained a thick porridge made of lentils, prepared with meal and fat; in the midst of which was a piece of fresh boiled beef.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. by
In truth, my hostess is of the poorest of the Lebanon peasants; even her sweet-oil pipkin and her jars of lentils and beans, are empty.
From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares
An inverted pipkin full of cullender holes is placed upon the ground at the tree foot, and by its side is a narrow-necked little pot into which the water offering is poured.
From Cultus Arborum Phallic Tree Worship by Anonymous
"It is warmer here," he said, pushing aside an earthen pipkin, and clearing a space with his foot in front of the glowing embers.
From The Man in Black by Weyman, Stanley John
This size is made by gently simmering the cuttings of clear white parchment in a pipkin, with a little water, till it becomes adhesive.
From Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments by Unknown
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