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单词 pannikin
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Definition of pannikin in English:

pannikin

noun ˈpanɪkɪnˈpænəkən
  • A small metal drinking cup.

    小金属杯

    a pannikin of water
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The raintrees provided a cover of dappled sunlight for guests as they quaffed jam and scones with a cup of tea served in pannikins by women in pinafores and lace caps, all in aid of the 125th anniversary of the Territory's first homestead.
    • At the end of a hard day's work the men would drink down a big pannikin of scalding hot tea, and feel that it was a pretty good world.
    • Neither words nor time are wasted as pannikins of tea are drunk and braised steak is eaten.

Origin

Early 19th century: from pan1, on the pattern of cannikin.

Rhymes

manikin, mannequin

Definition of pannikin in US English:

pannikin

nounˈpænəkənˈpanəkən
  • A small metal drinking cup.

    小金属杯

    a pannikin of water
    Example sentencesExamples
    • At the end of a hard day's work the men would drink down a big pannikin of scalding hot tea, and feel that it was a pretty good world.
    • Neither words nor time are wasted as pannikins of tea are drunk and braised steak is eaten.
    • The raintrees provided a cover of dappled sunlight for guests as they quaffed jam and scones with a cup of tea served in pannikins by women in pinafores and lace caps, all in aid of the 125th anniversary of the Territory's first homestead.

Origin

Early 19th century: from pan, on the pattern of cannikin.

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