An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Rank

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, R (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
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Friedrich Kluge2510619An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, R — Rank1891John Francis Davis

​ Rank, plur. Ränke, m., ‘winding, intrigue, wile,’ from MidHG. ranc (k), m., ‘rapid winding or movement’; corresponding to AS. wręnč, ‘bend, cunning, plot,’ E. wrench. See renken. —

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