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rick

noun \ ˈrik \

Definition of rick

1 : a stack (as of hay) in the open air
2 : a pile of material (such as cordwood) split from short logs

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Origin and Etymology of rick

Middle English reek, from Old English hrēac; akin to Old Norse hraukr rick

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rick

verb

Definition of rick

ricked; ricking; ricks
transitive verb
: to pile (something, such as hay) in ricks

First Known Use of rick

1623

in the meaning defined above

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rick

verb

Definition of rick

ricked; ricking; ricks
transitive verb
chiefly British
: wrench, sprain

Origin and Etymology of rick

perhaps from Middle English wrikken to move unsteadily

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