cronk
[krongk, krawngk]
- sick or feeble.
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Origin of cronk
1875–80; < Yiddish or German krank, Middle High German kranc weak
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Horace set his teeth firmly as he closed the door, upon Cronk.
From the Valley of the MissingGrace Miller White
Cronk glared about until his gaze rested upon the two girls.
From the Valley of the MissingGrace Miller White
"I thought we'd make them plans for Tarrytown," Cronk said presently.
From the Valley of the MissingGrace Miller White
Cronk did not reply, but centered his gaze full upon Everett.
From the Valley of the MissingGrace Miller White
She prepared the breakfasts for Cronk and Crabbe and for Middy with his two helpers.
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cronk
- Australian unfit; unsound
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Word Origin
C19: compare crank ²
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