2 entries under this word

Lank

Lănk, a.

adjective

a. [compar. LANKER; superl. LANKEST.] [A-S. hlanc. Cf. L. Sax. slank, H. Ger. schlank, slender, lank, thin.] 1. Loose or lax, and easily yielding to pressure; not distended; not stiff or firm by distention; not plump; as, a lank bladder or purse. The clergy’s bags Are lank and lean with thy extortions. Shak.

  1. Weak and slender; so slender as to appear weak. “The long, lank grass.” Trench.
  2. Languid; drooping. See LANGUISH. “Who, piteous of her woes, reared her lank head.” Milton.

Lănk, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To become lank. [Obs.] Shak.