reck

[ rek ]

verb (used without object)

1. to have care, concern, or regard (often followed by of, with, or a clause).
2. to take heed.
3. Archaic. to be of concern or importance; matter:

   It recks not.

verb (used with object)

1. Archaic. to have regard for; mind; heed.

reck

/ rɛk /

verb

1. to mind or care about (something)

   to reck nought

2. usually impersonal to concern or interest (someone)

Word History and Origins

Origin of reck¹

before 900; Middle English rekken, Old English reccan; akin to Old Norse roekja to have care, German ( ge ) ruhen to deign

Word History and Origins

Origin of reck¹

Old English reccan ; related to Old High German ruohhen to take care, Old Norse rækja , Gothic rakjan

Example Sentences

“The L.A. archdiocese is not an anomaly,” attorney Mike Reck said.

From Los Angeles Times

Attorney Mike Reck of Jeff Anderson & Associates said, “This is a measure of justice. There can never be full justice. These brave survivors brought it to protect kids in the future.”

From Los Angeles Times

People have died,’” said attorney Mike Reck, who works exclusively on child sex abuse claims in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Reck, who is litigating the cases against the Catholic Church that were filed under the Child Victims Act, said about 1,860 plaintiffs are suing the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Diocese of Orange.

From Los Angeles Times

Reck said he’s not anticipating anywhere near the 3,000 plaintiffs the county is expecting.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conjecture
• hunch