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Webster 1913 Edition


Crankness

Crank′ness

(kr?nk′n?s)
,
Noun.
1.
(Naut.)
Liability to be overset; – said of a ship or other vessel.
2.
Sprightliness; vigor; health.

Webster 1828 Edition


Crankness

CRANKNESS

,
Noun.
1.
Liability to be overset, as a ship.
2.
Stoutness; erectness.