Grimalkin

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪməlkɪn/

Definitions of grimalkin

noun a cat, especially an old female cat

Example Sentences

A1 The old woman's grimalkin sat by the fireplace, purring contentedly.

A2 The grimalkin chased after a mouse in the barn.

B1 The mysterious old lady was often seen with her grimalkin perched on her shoulder.

B2 The grimalkin's piercing yellow eyes seemed to follow you wherever you went.

C1 The ancient castle was rumored to be haunted by a ghostly grimalkin.

C2 The witch's grimalkin was said to have magical powers beyond comprehension.

Examples of grimalkin in a Sentence

formal The old woman's grimalkin prowled around the house, keeping a watchful eye on everything.

informal My neighbor's grimalkin is always sneaking into my yard and causing trouble.

slang That grimalkin is one sly kitty, always getting into mischief.

figurative The detective referred to the suspect as a grimalkin, always lurking in the shadows and evading capture.

Grammatical Forms of grimalkin

• past tense: grimalkined
• plural: grimalkins
• comparative: more grimalkin
• superlative: most grimalkin
• present tense: grimalkins
• future tense: will grimalkin
• perfect tense: have grimalkined
• continuous tense: is grimalkining
• singular: grimalkin
• positive degree: grimalkin
• infinitive: to grimalkin
• gerund: grimalkining
• participle: grimalkined

Origin and Evolution of grimalkin

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'grimalkin' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'grey' or 'grim' and 'mal' or 'malkin', which was a term used to refer to a cat or a woman of low status.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an old female cat, the term 'grimalkin' evolved to also describe an old, ill-tempered woman. Over time, the word has taken on a more general meaning of a fierce or stern-looking individual, regardless of gender.