Spank (), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spanked (); p. pr. & vb. n. Spanking.] [Of unknown origin; cf. LG. spakken, spenkern, to run and spring about quickly.]
To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap.
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Spank, n.
A blow with the open hand; a slap.
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Spank, v. i.
To move with a quick, lively step between a trot and gallop; to move quickly.
Thackeray.
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