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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bod-kin |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɒd kɪn |
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Définition of bodkin
Origin :- late 14c., boydekin, of unknown origin. The ending suggests a diminutive formation, and Celtic has been suggested as the source of the root.
- As in dagger : noun knife
- The wrench upon it had already pulled the bodkin from the wainscot.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini
- "Maybe we 'll get a peep at the gardens," said Bodkin, endeavoring to console them.
- Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- "Here's Scanlan now, and he 'll tell us everything," said Bodkin.
- Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
- Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
- When they came to look for Bodkin, he had disappeared with his red roan horse.
- Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
- "Spell man," said Dotty, sternly, pointing with a bodkin at Dinah.
- Extract from : « Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmother's » by Sophie May
- Bodkin, an awl used for making the holes in the boards for the slips.
- Extract from : « Bookbinding, and the Care of Books » by Douglas Cockerell
- Mr. Bodkin, opening the case, described Hemmerde for the defence.
- Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 8, 1914 » by Various
- Mr. Bodkin, however, when it came to his turn, had a good deal to say.
- Extract from : « The Magnificent Montez » by Horace Wyndham
- Yes, without better tools than a knife, two pins, and a bodkin.
- Extract from : « Moods » by Louisa May Alcott
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