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BoyPronounced American English /ˈlɑɹ.kɪn/; British English /ˈlɑː.kɪn/

Larkin

Medieval diminutive of Laurence 1.

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Larkin is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈlɑɹ.kɪn/; British English /ˈlɑː.kɪn/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈlɑɹ.kɪn/; British English /ˈlɑː.kɪn/

Meaning and history

Medieval diminutive of Laurence 1.

Notes and context

Usage: medieval english

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