Main Entry:

ran·kle

Pronunciation:

\ˈraŋ-kəl\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

ran·kled; ran·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English ranclen to fester, from Anglo-French rancler, from Old French draoncler, raoncler, from draoncle, raoncle festering sore, from Medieval Latin dracunculus, from Latin, diminutive of draco serpent — more at dragon

Date:

1606

intransitive verb 1 : to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness 2 : to feel anger and irritation transitive verb : to cause irritation or bitterness in