First Known Use: before 12th century
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murk
noun \ˈmərk\
: darkness or fog that is hard to see through; also : dark or dirty water
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Origin of MURK
Middle English mirke, probably from Old Norse myrkr darkness; akin to Old English mirce gloom
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murk
noun \ˈmərk\
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: darkness or fog that is hard to see through
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