ˈfərk, ˈfi(ə)rk verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English ferken, from Old English fercian to convey, bring, proceed; akin to Old English faran to go, travel — more at fare
intransitive verb
1. dialect Britain : to move quickly : hasten ; also : to be lively or frisky
2. dialect Britain
a. : jerk , twitch
b. : fidget , fuss
transitive verb
1. archaic : beat , strike , chastise , conquer
I'll firk you, I'll rattle you — Thomas Gray
2. obsolete : to get dishonestly : contrive , cheat