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sark

1 American  
[sahrk] / sɑrk /

noun

Scot. and North England.

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

Sark 2 American  
[sahrk] / sɑrk /

noun

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

Sark 1 British  
/ 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)

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sark 2 British  
/ særk /

noun

  1. a shirt or (formerly) chemise

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Other Word Forms

  • sarkless adjective

Etymology

Origin of sark

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

Example Sentences

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A new community-driven conversation aimed at shaping the long-term future of Sark has officially begun.

From BBC

Future Sark was launched with a presentation at Island Hall, which was attended by the lieutenant governor of Guernsey and an estimated 100 islanders.

From BBC

Steve Skelton, from Question Factory, which is running Future Sark, said it was "designed to be driven by citizens" to share their views on what mattered most for them and their home.

From BBC

He said most people were concerned about issues including protecting the natural environment, and having a prosperous economy and strong community, and "we get the chance to really understand what that might mean for Sark".

From BBC

He said Future Sark would be talking to people from different parts of the island's economy and hearing about the issues currently concerning people.

From BBC

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