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yoke2

Pronunciation: /jəʊk/

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Definition of yoke

noun

Irish informal

a thing whose name one cannot recall, does not know, or does not wish to specify: how much did that yoke set you back?

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin

Do not confuse yoke with yolk. Yoke means 'a piece of wood fastened over the necks of two animals' or 'bring people or things into a close relationship' (Hong Kong’s dollar has been yoked to America’s), whereas yolk means 'the yellow part of an egg'.