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lakin

[ ley-kin ]

noun

  1. Obsolete. ladykin.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lakin1

1490–1500; earlier laken for *ladyken little lady. See lady, -kin

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Example Sentences

The next morning Lakin decided that he did not like the place and left.

Lakin, accompanied by Cloud, went to the University to take charge.

Lakin said a great deal about it, but gave no instances that were not of the well-known few.

The houses burned were principally in the white counties and were, as Lakin reports, slight affairs costing from $25 to $75.

The same person testified that once in north Alabama Lakin asked for lodging one night at a white mans house.

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