yark

/ jɑːk /

verb

1. archaic.
   to make ready

Word History and Origins

Origin of yark¹

Old English

Example Sentences

The minister of security, Gen. Damehame Yark, said it was done to ensure protection.

From Seattle Times

Togo's Security Minister, Yark Dameham, told Voice of America that Mr Kodjo's house had been surrounded as a precaution.

From BBC

As they squatted, looking at the bird—for they both sensed intuitively that it would not rise—it suddenly burst into loud, raucous cries—“Yark! Yark! Yark!”—a tremendous sound at close quarters—that split the morning and carried far across the down.

From Literature

Damehame Yark also said on state television that about 60 protesters were arrested throughout Togo.

From Seattle Times

The security minister, Colonel Damehame Yark, said some government opponents brought weapons to the Wednesday protests that drew hundreds of thousands.

From Seattle Times