rick

(rik)

noun

  1. a stack of hay, straw, etc. in a field, esp. one covered or thatched for protection from rain
  2. ☆ a pile of firewood like a cord, but of less width
  3. ☆ a set of shelves for storing barrels or boxes

Origin: ME rec, reek < OE hreac, akin to Du rook, ON hruga, a heap < IE *(s)kreuk- > ridge

transitive verb

to pile (hay, etc.) into ricks

transitive verb, noun

Brit. sprain or wrench

Origin: prob. < ME wricken: see wrick

See rick in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A stack of hay, straw, or similar material, especially when covered or thatched for protection from the weather.
transitive verb ricked, rick·ing, ricks
To pile into ricks.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English reke

Origin: , from Old English hrēac

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