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killick — [kil′əkkil′ik] n. [New England dial.] a small anchor; often, an anchor weighted with or using a stone: also killock [kil′ək] … English World dictionary
Killick — This interesting and unusual surname is of English origins. It is believed to be locational and to derive from a now lost medieval village in the south east of England called Kellick or Killick, or possibly in a few cases from Kildwick, near the… … Surnames reference
killick — Killock Kil lock, n. [Cf. Scot. killick the flue [fluke] of an anchor. Jamieson.] A small anchor; also, a kind of anchor formed by a stone inclosed by pieces of wood fastened together. [Written also {killick}.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Killick's Mill, Meopham — Origin Grid reference … Wikipedia
Killick Erik Hinds — (born 1972) of Athens, Georgia is active as a composer, performer, and promoter of a wide range of music. He plays quartertone electric guitar, as well as Big Red harp guitar and the H arpeggione, an 18 stringed upright acoustic instrument with… … Wikipedia
Killick hitch — Knot details name=Killick hitch names= Kelleg hitch type= hitch strength= origin= related= Timber hitch releasing= uses= Attach a rope to an oddly shaped object. caveat= abok number= The killick hitch is a type of hitch knot used to attach a rope … Wikipedia
Killick Millard — Charles Killick Millard (1870–1952) was a British doctor who in 1935 founded the Voluntary Euthanasia Legalisation Society, a movement that campaigned for the legalisation of euthanasia in Great Britain.According to Ian Dowbiggin: [cite journal | … Wikipedia
killick — /kil ik/, n. 1. a small anchor or weight for mooring a boat, sometimes consisting of a stone secured by pieces of wood. 2. any anchor. [1620 30; orig. uncert.] * * * … Universalium
killick — noun A small anchor … Wiktionary
killick — Canadian Slang Naval slang for a Leading Seaman. Really means spare anchor, from the anchor on the rank badge back in the pre 1960 s Navy … English dialects glossary
