dirking
- present participle of dirk.
Example Sentences
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And neither needed they: they had their broadswords, and I have this bit supple," showing a formidable cudgel; "for dirking ower the board, I leave that to John Highlandman.
From International Short Stories English by Various
They had their broadswords, and I have this bit supple"—showing a formidable cudgel; "for dirking ower the board, I leave that to John Highlandman.—Ye needna snort, none of you Highlanders, and you in especial, Robin.
From Chronicles of the Canongate by Scott, Walter, Sir
