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   clink

   /klɪŋk/

   noun

   • 1. a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by striking metal or glass: "the clink of ice in tall glasses"

   verb

   • 1. make or cause to make a clink: "his ring clinked against the crystal"
   • ▪ strike (one's glass) against another's to express friendly feelings before drinking: "she clinked her glass against mine"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): probably from Middle Dutch klinken.

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   What does Clink mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CLINK definition: 1. to (cause something to) make a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking…. Learn more.

   CLINK | English meaning | Cambridge Dictionary

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   What does the Clink mean in a sentence?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of THE CLINK is a jail or prison. How to use the clink in a sentence.

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   Where did the name Clink come from?

   • It is uncertain whether the name of the prison derived from, or was bestowed on, the Liberty that it served. The origins of the name "The Clink" are possibly onomatopoeic, deriving from the sound of striking metal as the prison doors were bolted, or the rattling of the chains the prisoners wore.

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   Why was the Clink a good place to live?

   • The Clink was well located, as the surrounding area attracted a number of activities and businesses that were not allowed in London itself. The activities were mainly prohibited because they were outside the rules and regulations of the City of London, which lay just across the river to the north.

   The Clink: The Oldest and Nastiest Prison in England?

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   Where was the Clink prison?

   • The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch.

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   Who owns the liberty of the Clink?

   • It was owned and operated by the Bishop of Winchester, serving the manor area of Winchester Palace, called the Liberty of the Clink. It is not clear whether the name of the prison itself has been derived from the Liberty of the Clink.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_ClinkThe Clink - Wikipedia

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   The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch.

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   Definition of the clink in the Idioms Dictionary. the clink phrase. What does the clink expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

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   2 days ago · The meaning of THE CLINK is a jail or prison. How to use the clink in a sentence.

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   Dec 14, 2021 · In central London lies an ancient, ugly building: The Clink, the oldest and longest running prison in England. What horrors were hidden behind these walls? Home

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLINK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together: the clink ofI could hear the clink of coins in his pocket. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Idioms. In the clink meaning. What does the saying 'In the clink' mean? Idiom: In the clink. Meaning: If someone is in the clink, they are in prison. Country: British English | Subject Area: Police & Crime | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

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   CLINK meaning: 1. to (cause something to) make a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking…. Learn more.