Bodkin word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "bodkin" word

[noun] a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops
[noun] a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric
[noun] formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head
[noun] a dagger with a slender blade

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\Bod"kin\ (b[o^]d"k[i^]n), n. [OE. boydekyn dagger; of uncertain origin; cf. W. bidog hanger, short sword, Ir. bideog, Gael. biodag.] 1. A dagger. [Obs.] When he himself might his quietus make With a bare bodkin. --Shak. 2. (Needlework) An implement of steel, bone, ivory, etc., with a sharp point, for making holes by piercing; a ?tiletto; an eyeleteer. 3. (Print.) A sharp tool, like an awl, used for picking ?ut letters from a column or page in making corrections. 4. A kind of needle with a large eye and a blunt point, for drawing tape, ribbon, etc., through a loop or a hem; a tape needle. Wedged whole ages in a bodkin's eye. --Pope. 5. A kind of pin used by women to fasten the hair. {To sit}, {ride}, or {travel bodkin}, to sit closely wedged between two persons. [Colloq.] --Thackeray.
\Bod"kin\, n. See {Baudekin}. [Obs.] --Shirley.

Synonyms for bodkin

poniard, threader

See also: dagger | hairpin | hand tool | sticker |

The fun area, different aproach to word »bodkin«

Let's analyse "bodkin" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NIKDOB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... --- -.. -.- .. -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: bodkin: 6 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: bodkin: 2 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 5 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter

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