kirk
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noun \ˈkirk, ˈkərk\Definition of KIRK
1
chiefly Scottish : church
2
capitalized : the national church of Scotland as distinguished from the Church of England or the Episcopal Church in Scotland
See Examples of KIRK
- an elder of the Kirk
- <left Edinburgh early in the morning for St. John's Kirk in Perth>
Origin of KIRK
Middle English (northern dialect), from Old Norse kirkja, from Old English cirice — more at church
First Known Use: 12th century
Related to KIRK
- Synonyms
- church [chiefly Scottish], tabernacle, temple
Rhymes with KIRK
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