How Do You Spell RUTTERKIN?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌtəkˌɪn] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Rutterkin" is [ɹˈʌtəkˌɪn], [ɹˈʌtəkˌɪn], [ɹ_ˈʌ_t_ə_k_ˌɪ_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌtəkˌɪn] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Rutterkin" is [ɹˈʌtəkˌɪn], [ɹˈʌtəkˌɪn], [ɹ_ˈʌ_t_ə_k_ˌɪ_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Rutterkin is a term that originates from Middle English and has now fallen out of common usage in modern English. The term describes a derogatory designation used to refer to a male child or youth who is considered wild, unruly, or of low social status. It portrays an image of a mischievous, ill-behaved, or disreputable person.
Rutterkin is believed to be derived from the combination of the words "rutter" and "kin." "Rutter" refers to a rogue, a person of dubious character or questionable morality, often associated with vagabonds or criminals. "Kin" denotes familial or blood relationships. Therefore, when used together, "rutterkin" signifies a male child or youth who is perceived to have inherited or embodies these undesirable traits.
The term is often associated with the Middle Ages when society placed high importance on social hierarchy and expected strict adherence to particular codes of conduct. Calling someone a rutterkin was a means of criticizing or disparaging their upbringing or character, suggesting that they were unworthy of respect or social acceptance.
In contemporary usage, the term rutterkin is virtually obsolete, mainly surviving within historical and linguistic contexts.
The word "Rutterkin" is derived from the Middle English term "routour-kyn" or "rutour-kin", which meant a "little roar" or a "roaring demon". It is a combination of two elements: "routour" meaning "to roar or snore loudly" and "-kin", a diminutive suffix commonly used in Middle English to indicate smallness or affection. Over time, "rutterkin" came to be associated with spirits or demons that made loud and disturbing noises.
