First Known Use: 12th century
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kirk
noun \ˈkirk, ˈkərk\
the Kirk : the national church of Scotland
Full 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
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Origin of KIRK
Middle English (northern dialect), from Old Norse kirkja, from Old English cirice — more at church
Related to KIRK
- Synonyms
- church [chiefly Scottish], tabernacle, temple
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