"sank work" meaning in All languages combined

See sank work on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Perhaps from the Old French sanc (“blood”), in allusion either to combat or to soldiers' red coats. Etymology templates: {{m|fro|sanc||blood}} sanc (“blood”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=sank work}} sank work (uncountable)
  1. (UK, historical) Work done by tailors on soldiers' clothes. Tags: UK, historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-sank_work-en-noun-3CnooTps Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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