English word origin

Etymology of cacks

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of cack

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Trousers. · Underpants.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From earlier kicks (“breeches”). Cognate with English kecks.

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Cognate mentionkecksen

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