rackan

noun

rack·​an
ˈrakən
variants or less commonly reckan
ˈrekən
plural -s
1
obsolete : chain, fetter
2
dialectal, chiefly England : a hook for hanging pots over a fire

Word History

Etymology

Middle English racand, from Old English racente; akin to Old High German rahchinza chain, Old Norse rekendi

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“Rackan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rackan. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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