Dirk, v. t. To darken.
[Obs.] Spenser.
Dirk, a. [See Dark,
a.] Dark. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Dirk, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Dirked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Dirking.] To stab with a dirk. Sir W.
Scott.
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.