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lank

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  1. lean                  
 
lank \'lank\ aj [(assumed) ME, fr. OE hlanc; akin to OHG hlanca loin, L 
   clingere] to girdle 1: not well filled out : SLENDER, THIN {~ cattle}  2: 
   SCANTY, MEAGRE {~ grass}  3: hanging straight and limp without spring or 
   curl {~ hair}  - lank.ly av