Rank

(Engels)

1. (dated, formal, in-plural, masculine, strong) plot, machination, intrigue
2. (masculine, strong) bend, curve (of a path, road, etc.)
3. (Switzerland, masculine, strong) trick, ruse

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈʁaŋk/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle High German: ranc

Geërf van Old High German: *rank

Verwante met Engels: wrench

In summary

From Middle High German ranc (“a quick turning movement”), from Old High German *rank, from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz (“a turn, twisting”). Cognate with English wrench.