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wrick

American  
[rik] / rɪk /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. wrench; strain.

wrick British  
/ rɪk /

verb

  1. a variant spelling (chiefly Brit) of rick 2

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Etymology

Origin of wrick

1275–1325; Middle English wrikken to make abrupt movements; perhaps akin to wrinkle 1, wrench

Example Sentences

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Wrick said he is concerned that online plans for his business played a factor in the burglary.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2017

Wrick has asked industry regulators to take down online plans for his business, which he says pose a security threat.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2017

Wrick v.s.  strain Wrîde v.n.  to stretch, to expand Wring s.  press, ex.

From A Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in use in Somersetshire by Williams, Wadham Pigott

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