dirk

¹

[ durk ]

noun

1. a dagger, especially of the Scottish Highlands.

verb (used with object)

1. to stab with a dirk.

Dirk

²

[ durk ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Derek.

dirk

/ dɜːk /

noun

1. a dagger esp as formerly worn by Scottish Highlanders

verb

1. to stab with a dirk

Word History and Origins

Origin of dirk¹

1595–1605; originally Scots; of obscure etymology

Word History and Origins

Origin of dirk¹

C16: from Scottish durk, perhaps from German Dolch dagger

Example Sentences

The Russian leader was also said to have given Mr Kim a tea set and an admiral’s dirk – a dagger.

From BBC

Prosecutors noted that the knife doesn’t qualify as a dirk or dagger under state law because it was a folding knife in a retracted position.

From Los Angeles Times

He faces charges of possession of a concealed firearm, possession of an assault weapon, and possession of a concealed dirk or dagger.

From Fox News

Howard County Police said Cody Carroll Porter, 21, died after his dirk bike struck a tree at Pig Tail Recreation Area in Dayton.

From Washington Times

A pageboy slips and jostles the beautiful Morgan le Fay, who casually shoves a dirk into his heart.

From Washington Post

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