janker

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Etymology

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Noun

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janker (plural jankers)

  1. (Scotland) A long pole on two wheels, used in hauling logs.
    • 1802, Charles Coote, Statistical Survey of the County of Cavan:
      a vaulted castle 30 feet by 22 with a bawne of lime and stone 90 feet square, with two jankers

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From janken +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjɑŋ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: jan‧ker
  • Rhymes: -ɑŋkər

Noun

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janker m (plural jankers, diminutive jankertje n)

  1. a cryer, one who weeps
  2. a whiner, one who complains

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