Dirk (?), n. [Ir. duirc.]

A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the Scottish Highlander.

Dirk knife, a clasp knife having a large, dirklike blade.

 

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Dirk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dirked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dirking.]

To stab with a dirk.

Sir W. Scott.

 

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Dirk, a. [See Dark, a.]

Dark.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Dirk, v. t.

To darken.

[Obs.]

Spenser.

 

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