dirk

dirk · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A long straight-bladed dagger, especially one traditionally worn by Scottish Highlanders.

  2. 2.

    Any long dagger or thrusting weapon.

  3. 3.

    A masculine given name, particularly common in Dutch and German-speaking countries.

Forms

plural: dirks

Related words

See also: dagger, knife, sword
Synonyms: blade, dagger, knife

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly from Scottish Gaelic or a corruption of German dolch meaning "dagger." As a given name, from Dutch/German, short form of Diederik (Theodoric).