different between trink vs trank

English

Etymology

From Middle English treinekys or trynk, but earlier origin is unknown. Attested in Anglo-Norman or Middle English legal texts from the 14th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t???k/

Noun

trink (plural trinks)

1. (obsolete) A kind of fishing net that is attached to a post or anchor; set net.
2. (obsolete) A fisherman who uses a trink.

References

• trink in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• Oxford English Dictionary, 1884–1928, and First Supplement, 1933.

Albanian

Etymology

Clipping of i ri trink, a semi-calque of Venetian novo de trinca, Italian nuovo di trinca. A derivative of trim +? -kë is also possible.

Adjective

trink m (feminine trinke)

1. brand new

Related terms

• trim

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t???k/

Verb

trink

1. singular imperative of trinken
2. (colloquial) first-person singular present of trinken

English

Etymology 1

Noun

trank (plural tranks)

1. An oblong piece of skin from which the pieces for a glove are cut.

Etymology 2

Noun

trank (plural tranks)

1. Alternative spelling of tranq (“tranquilizer”)

Verb

trank (third-person singular simple present tranks, present participle tranking, simple past and past participle tranked)

1. Alternative spelling of tranq (“tranquilize”)

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [t?a?k]
• Rhymes: -a?k
• Hyphenation: trank

Verb

trank

1. first/third-person singular preterite of trinken