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dirk (n)
English Definitions:
dirk (noun)
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
dirk (Noun)
A long Scottish dagger with a straight blade.
dirk (Verb)
To stab with a dirk.
Dirk (ProperNoun)
of German and Dutch origin, cognate to Derek.
Dirk
A dirk is a long thrusting dagger. Historically, it was a personal weapon of officers engaged in naval hand-to-hand combat during the Age of Sail, as well as the personal sidearm of the officers of Scottish Highland regiments, and Japanese naval officers.
Dirk
A dirk is a long bladed thrusting dagger. Historically, it gained its name from the Highland Dirk (Scots Gaelic "Dearg") where it was a personal weapon of officers engaged in naval hand-to-hand combat during the Age of Sail as well as the personal sidearm of Highlanders. It was also the traditional sidearm of the Highland Clansman and later used by the officers, pipers, and drummers of Scottish Highland regiments around 1725 to 1800 and by Japanese naval officers.
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