reaks

reaks
\\ˈrēks\ noun plural
Etymology: origin unknown
chiefly Scotland : pranks

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  • Reak — (r[=e]k), n. [[root]115. Cf. {Wrack} seaweed.] A rush. [Obs.] Feeds on reaks and reeds. Drant. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reak — Reak, n. [Cf. Icel. hrekkr, or E. wreak vengeance.] A prank. [Obs.] They play such reaks. Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reik — /ruyk/; Ger. /rdduyk/, n. Theodor /thee euh dawr , dohr /; Ger. /tay aw dawrdd /, 1888 1969, U.S. psychologist and author, born in Austria. * * * reik Sc. var. reach v.1, reaks); obs. f. reek n. and v …   Useful english dictionary

  • fi|do — or FIDO1 «FY doh», noun, plural dos or DOS. a coin minted with an error or defect. ╂[< f(reaks), i(rregulars), d(efects), o(ddities); coined by Edward V. Wallace, a …   Useful english dictionary

  • reekes — variant of reaks Obs …   Useful english dictionary

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