\Dirk\, n. [Ir. duirc.] A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the Scottish Highlander. {Dirk knife}, a clasp knife having a large, dirklike blade.
\Dirk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dirked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dirking}.] To stab with a dirk. --Sir W. Scott.
\Dirk\, a. [See {Dark}, a.] Dark. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
\Dirk\, v. t. To darken. [Obs.] --Spenser.