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ʃʌk/
n.
an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of maize.
▸the shell of an oyster or clam.
v.
- remove the shucks from.
- informal abandon; get rid of.
▸take off (a garment).
- informal fool or tease (someone).
Derivative
Etymology
C17: of unknown origin.
