darg

[dahrg]

noun

1. Scot. and North England.,  a day's work.

2. Australian.,  a fixed or definite amount of work; a work quota.

darg

/ dɑːɡ /

noun

1. dialect,  a day's work

Word History and Origins

Origin of darg¹

First recorded in 1400–1450; late Middle English dawerk, daiwerk, Old English dægweorc, equivalent to dæg day + weorc work

Word History and Origins

Origin of darg¹

C15: formed by syncope from day-work

Example Sentences

Produced by McLarty Arquette, executive produced by Arquette and directed by David Darg and Price James, the documentary is now available via video on demand platforms.

From Los Angeles Times

The directors David Darg and Price James follow Arquette from bloody matches in suburban backyards to professional bouts, interviewing his family, his trainers and his wrestling opponents along the way.

From New York Times

The festival’s editing prize went to David Darg and Price James’ documentary “You Cannot Kill David Arquette,” edited by Paul Rogers with additional editing by Darg.

From Los Angeles Times

But Darg, who would go on to co-direct the movie with music video creator Price James, saw a more layered story at play.

From Los Angeles Times

When Arquette pitched the documentary to his friends Bryn Mooser and David Darg — co-founders of the media company Ryot — he billed it as a lighthearted adventure into the world of wrestling.

From Los Angeles Times