English word origin

Etymology of drank

Pronunciation spelling of drink.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

Dextromethorphan. · A drink, usually alcoholic.

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

Pronunciation spelling of drink.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

verb

simple past of drink · past participle of drink

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

From Middle English drank, from Old English dranc, from Proto-West Germanic *drank.

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Inherited-form mentiondrankenm
Inherited-form mentiondrancang
Inherited-form mention*drankgmw-pro

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