Definition for BUCK

BUCK, v.t. [Ger. beuchen; Dan. böger; Sw. byka; Arm. bugad; Norm. buer. This verb is retained in the L. imbuo, for imbuco, or imbugo, to steep, tinge, or imbue.]

To soak or steep in lye, a process in bleaching; to wash or steep in lye or suds. – Encyc. Shak.

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