Where does “dirk” come from?
Dirk is a Scottish English word of unknown origin and meaning, possibly related to a Scandinavian source, though the exact etymology remains uncertain.
dirk (English): A long Scottish dagger with a straight blade; A...
Definitions
- A long Scottish dagger with a straight blade; A...
Ancestry of “dirk”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dork | A quirky, silly and/or stupid, socially inept... |