Defn: A stack or pile, as of grain, straw, or hay, in the open air, usually protected from wet with thatching. Golden clusters of beehive ricks, rising at intervals beyond the hedgerows. G. Eliot.
RICK
Rick, v. t.
Defn: To heap up in ricks, as hay, etc.
RICKER
Rick"er, n.
Defn: A stout pole for use in making a rick, or for a spar to a boat.
RICKETISH
Rick"et*ish, a.
Defn: Rickety. [Obs.] Fuller.
RICKETS Rick"ets, n. pl. Etym: [Of uncertain origin; but cf. AS. wrigian to bend, D. wrikken to shake, E. wriggle.] (Med.)
Defn: A disease which affects children, and which is characterized by a bulky head, crooked spine and limbs, depressed ribs, enlarged and spongy articular epiphyses, tumid abdomen, and short stature, together with clear and often premature mental faculties. The essential cause of the disease appears to be the nondeposition of earthy salts in the osteoid tissues. Children afflicted with this malady stand and walk unsteadily. Called also rachitis.
RICKETY
Rick"et*y, a.