advb. phr. Obs. [A prep.1 + RANK.] In a rank or row.
c. 1300. St. Brand., 273. Sette hem a-doun A-renk, and wosche here fet alle.
c. 1380. Sir Ferumb., 4588. Wyþ ys hol host al and some, Þe brigge þay toke a-rank.
1570. Galfrido & Bern., i. (Halliw.). The pretty dames … Do go so sagely on the way By two and two a-ranke.
