canakin

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A little can or cup.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Dutch kanneken suffix from English can (cylindrical metallic container, from use to polish cans and other metal objects, more less cylindrical metal container).

Origin

English

can

Gloss

cylindrical metallic container, from use to polish cans and other metal objects, more less cylindrical metal container

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