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

/ sɑːk /

noun

1. French name: Sercq. 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)

sark

²

/ særk /

noun

1. a shirt or (formerly) chemise

Other Word Forms

• sarkless 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

Related Words

• blouse 
• jersey 
• pullover 
• tunic 
• turtleneck