Stank (?), a. [OF. estanc, or It. stanco. See Stanch, a.]
Weak; worn out.
[Obs.]
Spenser.
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Stank, v. i. [Cf. Sw. st�x86;nka to pant. 165.]
To sigh.
[Obs. or Prov. Eng.]
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Stank, imp. of Stink.
Stunk.
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Stank, n. [OF. estang, F. 'etang, from L. stagnum a pool. Cf. Stagnate, Tank a cistern.]
1.
Water retained by an embankment; a pool water.
[Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
Robert of Brunne.
2.
A dam or mound to stop water.
[Prov. Eng.]
Stank hen Zool., the moor hen; -- called also stankie. [Prov. Eng.]
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