eke
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adverb \ˈēk\Definition of EKE
archaic : also
Origin of EKE
Middle English, from Old English ēac; akin to Old High German ouh also, Latin aut or, Greek au again
First Known Use: before 12th century
2eke
transitive verbekedek·ing
Definition of EKE
2
: to get with great difficulty —usually used with out <eke out a living>
Origin of EKE
Middle English, from Old English īecan, ēcan; akin to Old High German ouhhōn to add, Latin augēre to increase, Greek auxein
First Known Use: before 12th century
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