malkin

malkin is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] Originally, a kitchenmaid; a slattern. Chaucer.

[2] A mop made of clouts, used by the kitchen servant.

[3] A scarecrow.[Prov. Eng.]

[4] A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.

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