Stank \Stank\, n. [OF. estang, F. ['e]tang, from L. stagnum a
pool. Cf. {Stagnate}, {Tank} a cistern.]
1. Water retained by an embankment; a pool water. [Prov. Eng.
& Scot.] --Robert of Brunne.
2. A dam or mound to stop water. [Prov. Eng.]
{Stank hen} (Zo["o]l.), the moor hen; -- called also
{stankie}. [Prov. Eng.]