maik

See also: Maik

Polish

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈma.ik/

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• Rhymes: -aik
• Syllabification: ma‧ik
• Homophone: Maik

Noun

maik m inan

1. Alternative form of gaik (Slavic spring ritual or the tree branch used during the ritual)

Declension

Declension of maik

	singular	plural
nominative	maik	maiki
genitive	maika	maików
dative	maikowi	maikom
accusative	maik	maiki
instrumental	maikiem	maikami
locative	maiku	maikach
vocative	maiku	maiki

Noun

maik m animal

1. oil beetle (any member of the genus Meloe)

   Synonym: oleica

Declension

Declension of maik

	singular	plural
nominative	maik	maiki
genitive	maika	maików
dative	maikowi	maikom
accusative	maika	maiki
instrumental	maikiem	maikami
locative	maiku	maikach
vocative	maiku	maiki

Further reading

• maik in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• maik in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Scots

Etymology

Uncertain.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mek/

Noun

maik (plural maiks)

1. halfpenny
2. (in the plural) money
3. Mate, fiancée, fiancé, spouse.