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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