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mutch·kin (muc̸h′kin)

noun

Scot. a unit of liquid measure equal to a little less than a pint

Etymology: ME muchekyn < obs. Du mudseken, a measure of capacity < MDu mudde, bushel < ML modius, a liquid measure < L, the Roman corn measure < modus: see mode

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