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Date: 1300-1400
Origin: Perhaps from Welsh bidog or Scottish Gaelic biodag 'knife used as a weapon'

bodkin

 noun
     
Related topics: Sewing and Knitting
bod‧kin [countable]
DLH a long thick needle without a point
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