maik

British  

/ mek /

noun

1. Also called: meck.  an old halfpenny

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Etymology

Origin of maik

of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Butt it is provin, that no werkis can maik us righteouse: Ergo, no werkis maik us unrychteouse. werkis maik us nether good nor evill.

From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David

"Whut diffunce does it maik?" she asked, "how ha'd the wind blows if you've got youah husband?"

From The Way of the Wind by Norris, Zoe Anderson

I'll grow into your arms two Like an adder, or a snake; But hold me fast, let me not go, 90 I'll be your earthly maik.

From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various

Postis ran to the Duke and Monsieur Dosell, to declair our nomber, and what ordour we keaped; and than was mediatouris send to maik appointment.

From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David

I never maik their ackquaintanse enny more than i dew sumboddy’s small pox, bekause i am a looking after bright things and haint got enny to lose.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.