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verb (used without object)
1.
to have care, concern, or regard (often followed by of, with, or a clause).
2.
to take heed.
3.
Archaic. to be of concern or importance; matter: It recks not.
verb (used with object)
4.
Archaic. to have regard for; mind; heed.
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Reck
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable. |
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Origin:
before 900; Middle English rekken, Old English reccan; akin to Old Norse roekja to have care, German (ge)ruhen to deign
before 900; Middle English rekken, Old English reccan; akin to Old Norse roekja to have care, German (ge)ruhen to deign
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