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

Example Sentences

Those who have seen “Tron” will recognize that Julian’s suit resembles that of Sark, the villainous program written by Ed Dillinger, who led the original film’s Master Control Program army.

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In “Tron,” Sark was played by David Warner, who also portrayed Ed.

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A Sark shop worker says she will have to turn off some of the store's freezers due to electricity prices almost doubling.

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Mr Witney-Price, has said he has always acted in the best interests of Sark residents and says Chief Pleas has forced his hand by not meeting with him face-to-face to discuss other ways to settle their disagreement.

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Christopher Beaumont, Seigneur of Sark, said the fact Mr Witney-Price had added a second levy to prepare for a challenge that might happen some time in the future showed he anticipated the price commissioner finding the first levy unfair and unreasonable.

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Related Words

• blouse 
• jersey 
• pullover 
• tunic 
• turtleneck