rack (rak)

[A var. of rock3, by confusion with rack1. Cf. racks, a supposed var. of rock2.] A distaff; a rock. IMG:content-1546.png:[blocks in formation] If slices of ripe pineapple be put into good arrack, and the spirit kept for a considerable time, it mellows down and acquires a very delicious flavour. This quality is much valued for making rack - punch . Spons' Encyc . Manuf ., I. 220. rack12 (rak), n. [Origin obscure.] A young rabbit. See the quotation. Racks , or young rabbits about two months old, which have not lost their first coat. Ure, Dict., IV. 380.