dirk (n.) A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the
Scottish Highlander.
dirk (v. t.) To stab with a dirk.
dirk (a.) Dark.
dirk (v. t.) To darken.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki DictionaryΩ
dirk A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary📕
dirk dėrk, n. a Highland dagger or poniard: a
side-arm worn by midshipmen and cadets of the royal
navy.—v.t. to stab with a dirk. [Scot. durk; from the
Celt., as in Ir. duirc.]
dirk dėrk, adj. (Spens.)
dark.—v.t. (Spens.) to darken. [See Dark.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book⛵
dirk A small do-little sword or dagger, formerly worn by junior naval officers on duty.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer💥
dirk Is a short dagger which at various times and in various
countries has been much used as a weapon of defense. It is still worn by
Highland regiments in the British service.
Part of speech
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dirk, verb, present, 1st person singular of dirk (infinitive).
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