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Monday, July 28, 2025

The Ties That Bind "Ilk"

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Ilk labels people or things of the same kind or within the same family. While the term began neutrally in Old English phrases like "of that ilk," modern speakers sometimes use it to lump together folks they're not exactly cheering on. Still, you have to applaud English when such a short word can capture a whole group's vibe!

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July 28, 2025

ilk

[ ilk ] noun

family, class, or kind

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