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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Obsolete spelling of quack (“noise made by a duck”). alt-of, obsolete

Verb

1. 1
   Obsolete spelling of quack (“make a noise like a duck”). alt-of, obsolete

   "The duck drinks, plays in the water with her bill, picks her feathers, and quaakes like a living one."

Synonyms

All synonyms

medicasterquacksalverblagueurbluffblufferboast

Example

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"The duck drinks, plays in the water with her bill, picks her feathers, and quaakes like a living one."

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