mallemuck

[ mal-uh-muhk ]

noun

1. mollymawk.

mallemuck

/ ˈmælɪˌmʌk /

noun

1. any of various sea birds, such as the albatross, fulmar, or shearwater

Word History and Origins

Origin of mallemuck¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Word History and Origins

Origin of mallemuck¹

C17: from Dutch mallemok from mal silly + mok gull