noun

1. vapor; fume
2. a strong, unpleasant smell; stench
3. Scot., North Eng. smoke

Etymology: ME < OE rec, akin to ON reykr, Ger rauch < ? IE base *reug-, cloud, smoke

intransitive verb

1. to give off steam or smoke
2. to have a strong, offensive smell
3. to be permeated with anything very unpleasant

Etymology: ME reken < OE reocan

transitive verb

1. to expose to the action of smoke or fumes
2. to emit or exude (vapor, fumes, etc.)