Definitions for Bodkin

Bodkin bod·kin

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IPA: /ˈbɒd kɪn/

Bodkin is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 83 anagrams from letters in Bodkin (bdikno).

Definitions for Bodkin

noun

  1. a small, pointed instrument for making holes in cloth, leather, etc.
  2. a long pinshaped instrument used by women to fasten up the hair.
  3. a blunt, needlelike instrument for drawing tape, cord, etc., through a loop, hem, or the like.
  4. Obsolete. a small dagger; stiletto.

Origin of Bodkin

1350-1400; Middle English badeken, bo(i)dekyn, of uncertain origin

Examples for Bodkin

"Maybe we 'll get a peep at the gardens," said bodkin, endeavoring to console them.

Yes, without better tools than a knife, two pins, and a bodkin.

"Spell man," said Dotty, sternly, pointing with a bodkin at Dinah.

bodkin, an awl used for making the holes in the boards for the slips.

"Here's Scanlan now, and he 'll tell us everything," said bodkin.

Mr. bodkin, however, when it came to his turn, had a good deal to say.

When they came to look for bodkin, he had disappeared with his red roan horse.

The wrench upon it had already pulled the bodkin from the wainscot.

Mr. bodkin, opening the case, described Hemmerde for the defence.

This bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.

Word Value for Bodkin
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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