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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dirk, Dyrk, n. [f. Dirk,a. Cf. ME. derke.] Darkness (of night). —a1500 Colk. Sow i. 91.
Ane ypocreit in haly kirk, A burngrenge in the dirk 1513 Doug. ii. vi. 109.
In the dyrk lyke ravenus wolffis Ib. vi ix. 189.
With his cry … throw the dyrk awytnessyng
