Etymology

nek

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Today it means: A col (a dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks). Full definition →

Afrikaans nek
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  1. Afrikaans · borrowed fromnek
  2. English todaynek

Borrowed from Afrikaans nek. Doublet of neck.

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