Enrank

/ɛnˈræŋk/ verb

Definition

To place in a rank or row; to arrange soldiers or things in ranks.

Etymology

Combination of prefix 'en-' with 'rank', from Old French 'ranc' (row or line). This was a military term meaning to organize troops into formation.

Kelly Says

Medieval military language left us many 'en-' words that we've lost—'enrank' shows how English once had a whole vocabulary just for organizing soldiers into battle formations.

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