fank

See also: fánk

English

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic fang.

Noun

fank (plural fanks)

A pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands.

Translations

pen for enclosing sheep

German: Schafhürde (de) f
Scottish Gaelic: faing f, fang f

References

OED 2nd edition 1989

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