kench

[ kench ]

noun

1. a deep bin in which animal skins and fish are salted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kench¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Packing in bulk, or "kench," as the fishermen term it, is intrusted only to the most experienced hands.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not remarkable, in view of such a history, that Massachusetts should have hesitated to follow the advice of Thomas Kench.

From Project Gutenberg

There is an English translation, by Mr. Kench Suyematsu, of the first seventeen chapters.

From Project Gutenberg