skank

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-irreg
Definitions
  • (anatomy) thigh, thighbone especially in animals
  • (anatomy) shank especially in animals
  • (anatomy) hind limb, foot
  • meat from such a part of the body
  • big-boned she-creature, especially an animal with big thighs and hips

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse skankr.

Origin

Old Norse

skankr

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