acker
Speech parts
1. acker - Noun
2. Acker - Proper noun
Meaning
acker (plural ackers)
(regional, now rare) A visible current in a lake or river; a ripple on the surface of water.
acker (plural ackers)
Obsolete form of acre.
An English topographical surname from Old English from Old English æcer (“field”).
A German topographical surname from German from Old High German ackar (“field”).
nickname from the Somerset slang for "friend" or "mate", e.g. Acker Bilk
acker (plural ackers)
(regional, now rare) A visible current in a lake or river; a ripple on the surface of water.
acker (plural ackers)
Obsolete form of acre.
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Acker became involved with Valentino in part to remove herself from the lesbian love triangle, quickly regretted the marriage, and locked Valentino out of their room on their wedding night.
Acker published Empire of the Senseless in 1988 and considered it a turning point in her writing.
As a girl, Acker was expected to act with ladylike propriety in this oppressive, well-to-do environment, yet she was fascinated by pirates, a fascination that continued until the end of her life.
Acker makes me a more selfish reader, which rules.
ACKER: So we worked with the Toronto District School Board.
An original member of the notorious San Francisco-based “new narrative” circle including Dennis Cooper and Kathy Acker, Killian is a master short story writer, crafting campy yet edgy tales that explore both the humor and darkness of desire.