stynk

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

A back-formation from stinken.

Pronunciation

Noun

stynk (plural stynkis)

  1. A stench; a displeasing or repulsive smell.
  2. Something which causes or has such a repulsive smell.
  3. The fires of hell (thought to smell of sulphur)
  4. Sin; that which is considered to be wrong by religious authorities.

Descendants

  • English: stink
  • Scots: stink

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