xanca

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Etymology 1

Inherited from Late Latin zancha, from Parthian.

Noun

xanca f (plural xanques)

  1. stilt
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Etymology 2

Noun

xanca f (plural xanques) (Valencia)

  1. poor-quality item, piece of schlock
  2. unsellable item (due to being old or out of fashion)

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