First Known Use: before 12th century
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1rick
noun \ˈrik\
Definition of RICK
1
: a stack (as of hay) in the open air
2
: a pile of material (as cordwood) split from short logs
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Origin of RICK
Middle English reek, from Old English hrēac; akin to Old Norse hraukr rick
2rick
verb
3rick
verb
Definition of RICK
transitive verb
chiefly British Origin of RICK
perhaps from Middle English wrikken to move unsteadily
First Known Use: 1798
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