stank

stank · verb¹

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

stank · adjective, noun, noun, verb²

Respelling of stink, representing the thank-think merger. Compare thang.

stank · noun, verb³

1. Latin · derived fromstagnum“a pool”
2. Old French · derived fromestanc
3. English todaystank

From Old French estanc, (French étang), from Latin stagnum (“a pool”). Compare stagnant, stagnate.

stank · adjective⁴

1. Italian · derived fromstanco
2. Old French · derived fromestanc
3. English todaystank

From Old French estanc, or Italian stanco. See stanch (adjective).

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