n. [ Dim. of Maud, the proper name. Cf. Grimalkin. ] [ Written also maukin. ] 1. Originally, a kitchenmaid; a slattern. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A mop made of clouts, used by the kitchen servant. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A scarecrow. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Mil.) A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon. [ 1913 Webster ]