Synonyms for pannikin


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pan-i-kin
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæn ɪ kɪn

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Définition of pannikin

Origin :
  • "small metal cup," 1823, described as a Suffolk dialect word, from pan (n.) + diminutive suffix -kin.
  • As in pan : noun container for cooking food
Example sentences :
  • And with a savage flourish of the pannikin he put it to his lips and drained it.
  • Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell
  • I filled a pannikin with the melted wine, which he swallowed thirstily.
  • Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell
  • He grinned, emptied the pannikin, and stretched his hands to the fire to warm them.
  • Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell
  • He brought her the stuff in a pannikin, believing it was for herself.
  • Extract from : « The Rider of Waroona » by Firth Scott
  • This, with a pannikin of tea, and some baker's cakes, constituted their meal.
  • Extract from : « Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise » by Louis Arundel
  • Steve gulped his tea down, and set the pannikin on the ground.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Unaga » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • So saying, I emptied the pannikin at a gulp, and set it down upon the table.
  • Extract from : « A Pirate of the Caribbees » by Harry Collingwood
  • I asked, as I pushed in my pannikin for more of the refreshing beverage.
  • Extract from : « The Big Otter » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Old Tom mixed a pannikin of grog for Tom, and another for himself.
  • Extract from : « Jacob Faithful » by Captain Frederick Marryat
  • “It was a syllogism,” replied the Dominie, taking the pannikin from his mouth.
  • Extract from : « Jacob Faithful » by Captain Frederick Marryat

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