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quench definition

quench (kwenc̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to extinguish; put out to quench fire with water
  2. to overcome; subdue; suppress
  3. to satisfy; slake to quench one's thirst
  4. to cool (hot steel, etc.) suddenly by plunging into water, oil, or the like

Etymology: ME quenchen < OE cwencan, to extinguish, caus. of cwincan, to go out, akin to Fris kwinka, MHG verquinen, to pass away < IE base *gwey-, to complain, weep

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slake your quench meaning

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