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Dirk

usgb/dɜːrk/Volume
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Historic Weapon

Dirk refers to a weapon from Scottish history, not a modern knife.

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The museum displayed a dirk used in the Battle of Culloden.
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Visual Imagery

When reading 'dirk', imagine a soldier's long, slender dagger.

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Tales of brave warriors often mention the gleaming dirk at their side.
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Context Importance

Use 'dirk' in historical or military contexts tied to Scotland.

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The historian spoke of the dirk's role in Scottish regiments.
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