A habitational surname from Old English.

(dated, countable) An operative employed by the Pinkerton National Detective Agency founded by Allan Pinkerton (1819–1884).

plural of Pinkerton

(chiefly Singapore, derogatory) The tendency of some Asians to regard Caucasians as superior or more desirable, especially where marriage or relationships are concerned.

(literature, Scotland) Having esteem for older Scottish literature but not the modern Scottish tongue.

Of or relating to the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.