DIRK


Meaning of DIRK in English

I. ˈdərk, -ə̄k, -əik noun

( -s )

Etymology: alteration of Scots durk

1. : a long straight-bladed dagger formerly carried especially by the Scottish Highlanders

2. : a short sword formerly worn by British junior naval officers

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to stab with a dirk

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