JUNK Junk, n. Etym: [Pg. junco; cf. Jav. & Malay jong, ajong, Chin. chwan.] (Naut.)
Defn: A large vessel, without keel or prominent stem, and with huge masts in one piece, used by the Chinese, Japanese, Siamese, Malays, etc., in navigating their waters.
JUNKER
Jun"ker, n. Etym: [G. Cf. Yonker.]
Defn: A young German noble or squire; esp., a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia.
JUNKERISM
Jun"ker*ism, n.
Defn: The principles of the aristocratic party in Prussia.
JUNKET
Jun"ket, n. Etym: [Formerly also juncate, fr. It. giuncata cream
cheese, made in a wicker or rush basket, fr. L. juncus a rush. See 2d
Junk, and cf. Juncate.]
1. A cheese cake; a sweetmeat; any delicate food. How Faery Mab the junkets eat. Milton. Victuals varied well in taste, And other junkets. Chapman.
2. A feast; an entertainment. A new jaunt or junket every night. Thackeray.
JUNKET
Jun"ket, v. i.