·noun A Scarecrow.
II. Malkin ·noun Originally, a kitchenmaid; a slattern.
III. Malkin ·noun A mop made of clouts, used by the kitchen servant.
IV. Malkin ·noun A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.
A general name for a cat; also a parcel of rags fastened to the end of a stick, to clean an oven; al...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
A joint-staff sponge, for cleaning out a piece of ordnance. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book