My grandma lived from 1889 until 1979 in the North West (ie Wallasey, Wirral). She often used the word "Nuckin" as a term of endearment when talking to children. Does anybody know where this word comes from or what it actually means? I cant find it in any dictionaries so I am unsure of the spelling. Could it be a Cheshire word? I would love to know.
2007-02-06 21:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by ann c 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
My grandmother used it, it is a corruption of 'nutkin'. I don't know why.
2007-02-06 21:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuckin%27_Futs
http://www.jibjab.com/nuckin_futs
2007-02-06 21:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by cool _ sim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-06 21:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by Betty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, cant help.
2007-02-06 21:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by chickadee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋