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Danish
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Middle Low German schenke (“inn”), cognate with German Schenke (“inn”). Derived from the verb schenken (“to pour; bestow”) (hence Danish skænke).
Noun
skænk c (singular definite skænken, plural indefinite skænke)
- sideboard
- bar counter
- drink (a serving of alcohol)
- (archaic) gift
Declension
References
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
skænk
- imperative of skænke