kirk

kirk

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

Examples of KIRK

1. an elder of the Kirk
2. <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

Related Words: abbey, bethel, cathedral, chapel, minster, mission, oratory, sanctuary, shrine; meetinghouse; mosque, pagoda, shul, synagogue (also synagog)

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Rhymes with KIRK

birk