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Lank Definition & Meaning

lank
adjective
  1. long and thin and often limp; "grown lank with fasting"; "lank mousy hair"
  2. long and lean

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Frequently asked questions

What does lank mean?
long and thin and often limp; "grown lank with fasting"; "lank mousy hair" long and lean
What part of speech is lank?
Lank is an adjective.
How many definitions does lank have?
Lank has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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