Definition of Erk

Erk

noun

• a person in a subordinate position - usually a young person. A junior in the office. Originally a British expression: Royal Air Force term for ground crew.
  
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  Last edited on May 31 2013. Submitted by Dick Wright-Upham from Wellington, New Zealand on Dec 02 2010.

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