CRANKNESS

Etymology

Noun

crankness (uncountable)

(nautical) Liability to be overset; said of a ship or other vessel.

sprightliness; health; vigour

Source: Wiktionary


Crank"ness (krnk"ns), n.

1. (Naut.)

Definition: Liability to be overset; -- said of a ship or other vessel.

2. Sprightliness; vigor; health.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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