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Branks
Brank Brank, Branks Branks, n. [Cf. Gael. brangus, brangas,
a sort of pillory, Ir. brancas halter, or D. pranger fetter.]
1. A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces. [Scot. & Prov.
Eng.] --Jamieson.
2. A scolding bridle, an instrument formerly used for
correcting scolding women. It was an iron frame
surrounding the head and having a triangular piece
entering the mouth of the scold.
The ranks (b) See under 1st File.
The ranks, the order or grade of common soldiers; as, to
reduce a noncommissioned officer to the ranks.
To fill the ranks, to supply the whole number, or a
competent number.
To take rank of, to have precedence over, or to have the
right of taking a higher place than. To fill the ranks (b) See under 1st File.
The ranks, the order or grade of common soldiers; as, to
reduce a noncommissioned officer to the ranks.
To fill the ranks, to supply the whole number, or a
competent number.
To take rank of, to have precedence over, or to have the
right of taking a higher place than.
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