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- [kaw-kin, kal-]
- /ˈkɔ kɪn, ˈkæl-/
- /ˈkælˌkɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kaw-kin, kal-]
- /ˈkɔ kɪn, ˈkæl-/
Definitions of calkin word
- noun calkin calk2 (def 1). 1
- noun calkin A calk on a shoe. 1
- noun calkin A calk (on a horseshoe). 0
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Origin of calkin
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English kakun < Middle Dutch calcoen hoof < Old French (Walloon) calcain < Latin calcāneum heel; see calcaneum
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Parts of speech for Calkin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calkin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
calkin usage trend in Literature
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