girk meaning (archaic): definition, etymology

girk

verb

Etymology From Middle English ȝerken (“to move suddenly, excite, bind tightly, attack”), from Old English ġearcian (“to prepare, make ready”). Cognate with jerk and yerk.

Archaic To jerk, yerk.

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girk

noun

Etymology From Middle English ȝerken (“to move suddenly, excite, bind tightly, attack”), from Old English ġearcian (“to prepare, make ready”). Cognate with jerk and yerk.

Archaic A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.

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