See also: rank, ránk, and ränk

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Proper noun edit

Rank

  1. A surname.

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German edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German ranc (a quick turning movement), from Old High German *rank, from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz (a turn, twisting). Cognate with English wrench.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʁaŋk/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Rank m (strong, genitive Rankes or Ranks, plural Ränke)

  1. (dated, formal, in the plural) plot, machination, intrigue
    Synonyms: Intrigen, Machenschaften
  2. (obsolete outside Switzerland) bend, curve (of a path, road, etc.)
    Synonyms: Wegbiegung, Kurve
  3. (Switzerland) trick, ruse
    Synonyms: Trick, Kniff

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Further reading edit

  • Rank” in Duden online
  • Rank” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Luxembourgish edit

Etymology edit

From Old High German ring, from Proto-Germanic *hringaz.

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Noun edit

Rank m (plural Réng, diminutive Réngelchen)

  1. ring (annular object)
  2. ring (jewellery)

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Rank f (plural Ranke)

  1. creeper
  2. ivy
  3. tendril
  4. climbing plant