Synonyms for grimalkin

Grammar : Noun

Spell : gri-mal-kin, -mawl-

Phonetic Transcription : grɪˈmæl kɪn, -ˈmɔl-

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Définition of grimalkin

Origin : 1620s, name given to a cat (cf. Shakespeare's Gray-Malkin, in "Macbeth," 1605), hence any cat, especially an old she-cat; from gray + Malkin, diminutive of fem. proper name Matilda or Maud.

As in cat : noun feline animal, sometimes a pet

Example sentences :

And Mrs. Grimalkin, the old cat, said that there were faults on both sides.
Extract from : « Little Folks (July 1884) » by Various

He too pitched on the top of the fence directly in front of Grimalkin.
Extract from : « Stories of Animal Sagacity » by W.H.G. Kingston

So narrow was it, however, that even Grimalkin could not venture to move fast.
Extract from : « Stories of Animal Sagacity » by W.H.G. Kingston

Grimalkin decides to kill a canary in a neighbouring verandah.
Extract from : « Three Elephant Power » by Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson

Then he told the Farmer about the bargain he had made with Grimalkin.
Extract from : « The Giant Crab and Other Tales from Old India » by W.H.D. Rouse

It was for the latter that Grimalkin waited, under a fern stub.
Extract from : « Lives of the Fur Folk » by M. D. Haviland

Grimalkin rose, and ceased to try and tear the darkness from his blinded eye.
Extract from : « Lives of the Fur Folk » by M. D. Haviland

Grimalkin slid into the grass, which closed over his striped back and hid him.
Extract from : « Lives of the Fur Folk » by M. D. Haviland

Grimalkin watched her glide into the lair under the ivy, and then he leaped after her.
Extract from : « Lives of the Fur Folk » by M. D. Haviland

Then Grimalkin crept on to the hearth, carrying his mouse with him.
Extract from : « Lives of the Fur Folk » by M. D. Haviland

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