I.
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stanc
past of stink
II. ˈstaŋk noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French estanc, probably from estancher to check or stop the flowing of — more at stanch
1. dialect Britain
a. : pond , pool
b. : a ditch containing water
2. Britain : a small dam : weir
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Britain : dam