What does STIRK mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "stirk": Stirk Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:
  • A young bullock or heifer.
Pronunciations:
  • US: /stərk/
  • UK: /stɜːk/
Origin and Usage:

The word "stirk" is of Middle English origin and has been used since the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "stjǫrkr" meaning "young bull" or "heifer". The word was originally used in Scottish and Northern English dialects, but is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms:
  • Young bull
  • Heifer
Related Words:
  • Brisk
  • Cirks
  • Kirks
  • Dirks
  • Birks
Example Sentences:
  • The farmer was raising a stirk to be a prize bull.
  • The young heifer was still a stirk and had not yet reached maturity.


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