General
lakin
What does lakin mean?
A toy. Related to 'laik' (to play); traditional Yorkshire.
"The bairn's got a new lakin for Christmas."
Origin
Yorkshire dialect from Old Norse 'leika' (to play).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'lakin' mean?
It means a toy or plaything, in traditional Yorkshire dialect.
Where does 'lakin' come from?
From the Old Norse 'leika' meaning to play; it's related to the dialect verb 'laik'.
What does 'laik' mean?
'Laik' is the related Yorkshire verb meaning to play.
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