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Meaning of bodkin
A bodkin is a blunt, flat, or rounded needle or a sharp instrument used for piercing or sewing.
Etymology of bodkin
The word "bodkin" originates from the Old English words "bod" meaning "point" or "spike" and "cin" or "kin" meaning "kin" or "family", possibly related to the Old Norse "bodkin" meaning "pointed stick".
Historically, the term "bodkin" referred to a type of dagger or a sharp pointed weapon, but over time its meaning has expanded to include various types of needles and sharp instruments.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A blunt needle with an eye in the centre, used for drawing tape or elastic through a casing.
- A sharp instrument, typically with a long handle, used for piercing or sewing.
- A dagger or a sharp pointed weapon.
Usage Examples
- She used a bodkin to thread the elastic through the waistband of her skirt.
- The bodkin was used as a hairpin in the 18th century.
- The assassin used a bodkin to stab his victim.