dirk
a dagger, especially of the Scottish Highlands.
to stab with a dirk.
Origin of dirk
1Other definitions for Dirk (2 of 2)
a male given name, form of Derek.
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How to use dirk in a sentence
The name of Kentuckian is constantly associated with the idea of fighting, dirking, and gouging.
A New Guide for Emigrants to the West | J. M. PeckAlan was dirking him with his left hand, but the fellow clung like a leech.
Kidnapped | Robert Louis StevensonI could be dirking a Diarmaid or two if by luck they were near me.
The Lost Pibroch | Neil MunroThe young Highlander was said to be dirking pigs, while the father was keeping guard.
Heads and Tales | Various
British Dictionary definitions for dirk
/ (dɜːk) /
a dagger esp as formerly worn by Scottish Highlanders
to stab with a dirk
Origin of dirk
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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