Pipkin
[pipkin]
Definition
(n.) A small earthen boiler.
Edited by Jimmy
Definition
n. a small earthen pot.
Edited by Gillian
Examples
- Nathaniel Pipkin had ocular demonstration of the fact, that the rumours of old Lobbs's treasures were not exaggerated. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It was of no use a little man like Nathaniel Pipkin pulling the door inwards, when a great strong fellow like old Lobbs was pulling it outwards. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Ben, the pipkin! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Nathaniel Pipkin could make no reply, so old Lobbs shook him backwards and forwards, for two or three minutes, by way of arranging his ideas for him. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- This was delightful, and gladdening to the heart of Nathaniel Pipkin. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- You poor little earthenware pipkin, you want to swim down the stream along with the great copper kettles. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Once, and only once, in his life, Nathaniel Pipkin had seen a bishop--a real bishop, with his arms in lawn sleeves, and his head in a wig. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Upon which Nathaniel Pipkin determined, that, come what might, he would develop the state of his feelings, without further delay. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Edited by Gillian