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Rank

Pronunciation: /ˈʁaŋk/

“Rank” is a German word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. plot, machination, intrigue
  2. bend, curve (of a path, road, etc.)
  3. trick, ruse

Etymology

From Middle High German ranc (“a quick turning movement”), from Old High German *rank, from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz (“a turn, twisting”). Cognate with English wrench.

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