dirked

Meanings

• Verb

  To stab or pierce with a dagger.

  - "He dirked the opponent in a duel."
  - "The pirate dirked his victim and took his treasure."

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Variants

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dirk , dirked , dirking , dirks

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to thrust with a dagger'. Derived from the Old Norse word 'dirka', meaning 'to thrust'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dirk' is also the name of a type of dagger that originated in the Netherlands.

2. In the novel 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson, the character Long John Silver is described as carrying a dirk.

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Related Concepts

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1. dueling: A formal combat between two individuals, often with swords or other sharp weapons. Dirked is a common verb used to describe the act of fighting in a duel.

2. piracy: The act of robbery at sea, often involving the use of weapons such as daggers or swords. Dirked is a verb that can describe the act of attacking a ship or its crew with a dagger.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the word 'dirked' is often associated with piracy and dueling. It has a connotation of violence and danger.

How to Memorize "dirked"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of thrusting a dagger into something. Imagine the force and precision required to dirk a target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dirked' with the image of a pirate wielding a dagger. Remember the violent and dangerous connotation of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dirk the Pirate' to remember the meaning of the word. Visualize a pirate with a dagger, ready to attack.

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