Dirk (?), n. [Ir. duirc.] A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the Scottish Highlander.
Dirk knife, a clasp knife having a large, dirklike blade.
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Dirk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dirked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dirking.] To stab with a dirk.
Sir W. Scott.
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Dirk, a. [See Dark, a.] Dark. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
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Dirk, v. t. To darken. [Obs.]
Spenser.
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