ˈmȯ(l)kə̇n, ˈmalk-, ˈmȧk- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English malkyn, from Malkyn, feminine name, probably from Mall (nickname from the name Maria, Mary ) + -kyn, -kin -kin
1. now dialect England
a. : a pole with a bundle of rags at one end used for cleaning out a baker's oven
b. : a ragged effigy : scarecrow
2. now dialect Britain
a. : an untidy woman : slattern
b.
(1) : cat
(2) : hare