sark

¹

[ sahrk ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. any long, shirtlike garment worn next to the skin, as a chemise, nightshirt, or the like.

Sark

²

[ sahrk ]

noun

1. one of the Channel Islands, E of Guernsey. 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).

sark

¹

/ særk /

noun

1. a shirt or (formerly) chemise

Sark

²

/ sɑːk /

noun

1. an island in the English Channel in the Channel Islands, consisting of Great Sark and Little Sark , connected by an isthmus: ruled by a hereditary Seigneur or Dame. Pop: 591 (2000). Area: 5 sq km (2 sq miles) French nameSercq

Other Words From

• sarkless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sark¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English serc; cognate with Old Norse serkr ( berserk )

Word History and Origins

Origin of sark¹

Old English serc; related to Old Norse serkr

Example Sentences

Despite recent attempts at democracy and modernization, Sark is full of quirks befitting its history.

From The Daily Beast

On Sark, horses and carts and feudal traditions still remain strong.

From The Daily Beast

Locals were upset by the change—they like their traditions, even if it is just for the sake of being Sark.

From The Daily Beast

With some maneuvering, he and Tron take over the MCP and kill Sark, proving they're the most badass guys in the mainframe.

From The Daily Beast

En route, Tron encounters the MCP's henchman, Sark, and the two battle it out cyberstyle.

From The Daily Beast

Professor Ansted includes it in his list, and marks it as having been found both in Guernsey and Sark.

From Project Gutenberg

Probably a few yet remain in both Alderney and Sark, though they certainly are not at all numerous in either island.

From Project Gutenberg

She wore a kind of sark of shadowy black veil, sewn over with sparkling bits of gem.

From Project Gutenberg

Measles, the Member for Sark tells me, can be conveyed in various apparently innoxious guises.

From Project Gutenberg

The fishermen of Sark know this, as does any one who has seen them execute certain movements in the sea.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• blouse
• jersey
• pullover
• tunic
• turtleneck