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serkin

 

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Noun serkin has 1 sense
  1. Serkin, Rudolf Serkin - United States concert pianist (born in Czechoslovakia) (1903-1991)
    --1 is a kind of pianist, piano player

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Serkin

Definition:

A serkin can refer to various meanings based on context:

Noun:

  • (1) A type of medieval garment, often a long, loose sleeveless gown. It was typically worn by men or women.
  • (2) A local slang term used in certain regions to describe a person who is stubborn or hard-headed.

Verb:

  • (1) To don a serkin, i.e., to wear a medieval gown.
  • (2) To serkin around, i.e., to stubbornly persist in one's opinion or course of action.

Sample Sentences:

  • (1) He gracefully wore the serkin, looking like a character from a historical play.
  • (2) Don't be such a serkin and listen to reason!
  • (3) She decided to serkin around and ignored all advice given to her.
  • (4) Let's serkin up for the costume party and embrace the medieval theme!

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