DIRK

n. v. a.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the Scottish Highlander. Dirk knife, a clasp knife having a large, dirklike blade.

2.
v.

To stab with a dirk. Sir W. Scott.

3.
a.

Dark. [Obs.] Chaucer.

4.
v.

To darken. [Obs.] Spenser.


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