benevolent and protective order of elks

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

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Definitions of benevolent and protective order of elks words

noun benevolent and protective order of elks See under elk (def 4). 1
noun plural benevolent and protective order of elks Also called European elk. the moose, Alces alces. 1
noun plural benevolent and protective order of elks Also called American elk, wapiti. a large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, the male of which has large, spreading antlers. 1
noun plural benevolent and protective order of elks a pliable leather used for sport shoes, made originally of elk hide but now of calfskin or cowhide tanned and smoked to resemble elk hide. 1
noun plural benevolent and protective order of elks (initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal organization (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) that supports or contributes to various charitable causes. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English eolc, eolh; cognate with German Elch (Old High German el(a)ho), Latin alcēs, Greek álkē

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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