chank

[ changk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

, Chiefly New England and West Midland U.S.

Origin of chank¹

First recorded in 1870–75; expressive v. akin to champ ¹, chomp

As he spoke he looked across at Sir Timerson Chank, then suddenly his eyes grew big as saucers and a low whistle escaped his lips.

Sangukatti, or those who tie the conch or chank shell (Turbinella rapa).

She is then branded with the emblems of the chank and chakra.

The stamping refers to branding with the emblems of the chank and chakram.

Sankukatti, or those who tie the chank, occurs as a sub-division of Idaiyan.

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