Definitions

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  • noun A genre of Korean court music

Etymologies

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From Korean 아악 (雅樂, aak).

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Examples

  • I think it's well within the bounds of teacher-student conversation to aak her why she's chosen this topic again.

    Say a Little Prayer Seeking Solace 2006

  • Her stela celebrates the accession of Yich 'aak K'ak' -- possibly her brother -- in A.D.

    A Puzzle in the Peten: Interactive Dig Waka' 2003

  • Out upon the sea-ice, which was soggy and dangerous, lay several seal, and the bubblings and whistlings and gurglings which came from their throats chimed musically in contrast to the hoarse aak, aak, of the Adélie penguins: the tide crack was sighing and groaning all the time: it was very restful after the Barrier silence.

    The Worst Journey in the World Antarctic 1910-1913 Apsley Cherry-Garrard 1922

  • As the turtle is called _ak_ or _aak_ in Maya, the reason is clear for the selection of this sign for an _a_ sound.

    Animal Figures in the Maya Codices 1915

  • A reed of the sort which grows abundantly in the Delta was called aak.

    Pharaohs, Fellahs and Explorers 1891

  • The places were either become factories, or some charming new family lived there; and for the people, it seemed as if she might as well aak for antediluvians; Lady Britton had seldom heard their names, or if any trace survived, they had never been on her visiting list.

    Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 2 Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

  • Representatives of Kai-aak-mann, a label sold at Oak, invited passers-by to act the role of stylist for a night.

    NYT > Home Page 2010

  • Copies of the documents will be sent on request to shareholders who state their postal address and will also be available on the company website www. aak.com and at the Annual General Meeting.

    Digital50.com Digital 50 Daily Industry News RSS Feed 2009

  • A proxy form is available on the company website www. aak.com and will be sent by mail to shareholders informing the company of their address.

    Digital50.com Digital 50 Daily Industry News RSS Feed 2009

  • A proxy form is available on the company website www. aak.com and will be sent by mail to shareholders informing the company of their address.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

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