— lankly , adv. — lankness , n.
/langk/ , adj., lanker, lankest .
1. (of plants) unduly long and slender: lank grass; lank, leafless trees.
2. (of hair) straight and limp; without spring or curl.
3. lean; gaunt; thin.
[ bef. 1000; ME lanc, OE hlanc; akin to OHG hlanca loin, side. Cf. FLANK ]