Definition of eke
archaic
: also
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Origin and Etymology 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
eke
Definition of eke
eked
;eking
Origin and Etymology 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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