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Etymology of the English word reek

the English word reek
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *reukanan

Derivations in English

reeked, reeking

Cognates

Danish røg, Dutch rook, Dutch ruiken, Dutch riet, English reed, German Rauch, German riechen, Icelandic reykur, Icelandic rjúka, Nynorsk röyg, Riksmal røk, Swedish rök, Swedish ryka

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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