cannikin

can·ni·kin

 (kăn′ĭ-kĭn)

n.

1. A small can or cup.

2. A small wooden bucket.

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[Dutch kanneken (from Middle Dutch cannekijn, diminutive of canne, can) and Flemish cannikin, diminutive of cann, can.]

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cannikin

(ˈkænɪkɪn) ,

canakin

or

canikin

n

a small can, esp one used as a drinking vessel

[C16: from Middle Dutch kanneken; see can², -kin]

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can•ni•kin

(ˈkæn ɪ kɪn)

n.

a small can or drinking cup.

[1560–70]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cannikin - a wooden bucket bucket, pail - a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
	2.	cannikin - a small can can, tin can, tin - airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

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