fank

See also: fánk

English

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic fang.

Noun

fank (plural fanks)

1. A pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands.

Translations

pen for enclosing sheep

• German: Schafhürde (de) f
• Scottish Gaelic: faing f, fang f

References

• OED 2nd edition 1989