LANK, a. [Gr. probably allied to flank.]
1. Loose or lax and easily yielding to pressure; not distended; not stiff or firm by distension; not plump; as a lank bladder or purse.
The clergy's bags are lank and lean with thy extortions.
2. Thin; slender; meager; not full and firm; as a lank body.
3. Languid; drooping. [See Languish.]
