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birkie

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birk·ie  (bûrk) Scots
n.
A man, especially one who is spirited and energetic.
adj.
Lively; spirited; cocky.
[Possibly akin to Middle English berken, to bark, from Old English beorcan.]
birkie [ˈbɪrkɪ]
n Scot
1. a spirited or lively person
2. a foolish posturer
[perhaps related to Old English beorcan to bark; compare Old Norse berkia]
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Frail greyhound Birkie was beaten and starved before being thrown from a moving car and left for dead in the street.
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Birkie the greyhound was named Scottish Pet Survivor of the Year when he overcame being beaten, starved and thrown from a moving car.
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A year ago, Birkie was thrown from a car in Aberdeen.
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