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dirk

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dirk  (dûrk)
n.
A dagger.
tr.v. dirked, dirk·ing, dirks
To stab with a dirk.
[Scots durk.]
dirk
Noun
a dagger, formerly worn by Scottish Highlanders [Scots durk]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dirkdirk - a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
dagger, sticker - a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
Scotland - one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts


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Watching my chance, I stole five cans of the milk, and that night, when it was Louis's watch on deck, I traded them with him for a dirk as lean and cruel-looking as Thomas Mugridge's vegetable knife.
The Sea Wolf by London, Jack View in context
He turned his eyes toward the speaker; it was Dirk Waldron.
Adventure of the Black Fisherman by Irving, Washington View in context
His companion thrust aside his waistcoat, pointed to the handle of a dirk, and nodded.
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