Stank

Stank (?), a. [OF. estanc, or It. stanco. See Stanch, a.] Weak; worn out. [Obs.] Spenser.

Stank, imp. of Stink. Stunk.

Stank, n. [OF. estang, F. étang, from L. stagnum a pool. Cf. Stagnate, Tank a cistern.] 1. Water retained by an embankment; a pool water. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] Robert of Brunne.

2. A dam or mound to stop water. [Prov. Eng.]

Stank hen (Zoöl.), the moor hen; -- called also stankie. [Prov. Eng.]

Stank, v. i. [Cf. Sw. stånka to pant. √165.] To sigh. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]