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REAK
Etymology 1
Noun
reak (plural reaks)
(obsolete) A prank.
Etymology 2
Noun
reak (plural reaks)
A rush.
Anagrams
• KERA, Kear, Rake, aker, rake
Source: Wiktionary
Reak, n. [Wrack seaweed.]
Definition: A rush. [Obs.] "Feeds on reaks and reeds." Drant.
Reak, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. hrekkr, or E. wreak vengeance.]
Definition: A prank. [Obs.] "They play such reaks." Beau & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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