kirk

kirk · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Scottish) A church, especially the Church of Scotland.

  2. 2.

    (capitalized) Used as a surname or given name.

Forms

plural: kirks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the Kirk — the Church of Scotland
  • •
    auld kirk — old church (Scottish)

Related words

See also: chapel, church
Synonyms: church

Etymology

From Old Norse kirkja ("church"), related to Old English cirice and ultimately from Greek kyriakon ("Lord's house").