bod|kin

bod|kin
bod|kin «BOD kihn», noun.
1. a large, blunt needle, used for drawing tape or cord through a hem, loops, etc.
2. a long hairpin.
3. a pointed tool for making holes in cloth, etc.
4. Printing. a tool for picking out letters in correcting type which has been set.
5. a small dagger or other short, pointed weapon; stiletto.
[Middle English boydekyn dagger]

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