dirk Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a relatively long dagger with a straight blade

WordNet

Dirk noun
Etymology
Ir. duirc.
Definitions
  1. A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the Scottish Highlander.
Dirk transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Dirked ; present participle & verbal noun Dirking
Definitions
  1. To stab with a dirk. Sir W. Scott.
Dirk adjective
Etymology
See Dark, a.
Definitions
  1. Dark. Obs. Chaucer.
Dirk transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To darken. Obs. Spenser.

Webster 1913