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parkin

Today it means: A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle. Full definition →

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parkin · noun¹

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

parkin · noun²

Clipping of Parkinson.

Parkin · proper noun³

From a Middle English pet-form of Peter, from Per + -kin.

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