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dirk

The origin and history of dirk.

Etymology

Origin uncertain; first recorded in English around 1602, popularly linked to Scots and Scottish Gaelic though no clear source word has been confirmed.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic · First attested 1602

Class of 1602

dirk first entered the language around 1602.

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