carking

[ kahr-king ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. distressful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carking¹

First recorded in 1560–70; cark, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Sculptures that could not be removed from the reservation have been defaces, such as a small carking of a bear that someone tried to pry from the ground.

From Seattle Times

Surely her fitting place was in the fragrant earth, sheltered by waving grass from carking cares.

From Project Gutenberg

Through the misery at his heart and the carking pain from his muzzle, Lad began to realize that he was tired, also that he was hollow from lack of food.

From Project Gutenberg

And she was far less cursed with "nerves," with feverish unrest and carking discontent, than women are to-day.

From Project Gutenberg

He thought of the years of carking secrecy through which such things are dragged in England, and contrasted it with the neat despatch of the Yankee system.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• demanding
• difficult
• onerous
• oppressive
• taxing