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RANKLING

\ɹˈaŋklɪŋ], \ɹˈaŋklɪŋ], \ɹ_ˈa_ŋ_k_l_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of RANKLING

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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of Rankle

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

of Rankle

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A festering; deep and active irritating of mind.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Act or process of festering or of becoming more virulent ;- active irritation.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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