pipkin

noun

pip·kin | \ˈpip-kən

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Definition of pipkin

: a small earthenware or metal pot usually with a horizontal handle

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Pipkins, who pleaded guilty Feb. 2 in the conspiracy is scheduled for sentencing June 1. — Laura Mcknight, NOLA.com, "7th Ward heroin-ring leader, key players sentenced in federal court," 25 May 2017 Pipkins originally signed to play in college at Michigan. — Tod Palmer, kansascity.com, "Charles Harris is only Missouri Tiger to be taken in 2017 NFL Draft," 29 Apr. 2017

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The first known use of pipkin was in 1554

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