rackan

noun

rack·​an

ˈrakən

variants or less commonly reckan

ˈrekən

plural -s

1

obsolete : chain, fetter

2

dialectal, chiefly England : a hook for hanging pots over a fire

Word History

Etymology

Middle English racand, from Old English racente; akin to Old High German rahchinza chain, Old Norse rekendi

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