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German (Berlin)

/ˈʁaŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) plot, machination, intrigue
  • (Swiss) bend, curve (of a path, road, etc.)
  • (Swiss) trick, ruse

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German ranc (a quick turning movement) inherited from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz (twisting, a turn, a turning).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wrankiz

Gloss

twisting, a turn, a turning

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