kirk

Meanings

• noun

  A Scottish word for a church, particularly a Presbyterian place of worship.

• noun

  A small seafaring vessel, especially one used in the Orkney and Shetland Islands.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kirk
irk , perk , work

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Variants

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kirk , kirks , the Kirk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse kirkja, meaning 'church'.

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Trivia

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1. The Kirk is the oldest surviving institution in Scotland.

2. The Kirk flag, known as the Saltire, is the national flag of Scotland.

3. The Kirk's influence on Scottish culture is evident in the country's literature, art, and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Presbyterianism: A form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the importance of local congregations and the role of elders in church governance.

2. Scottish Reformation: A religious, political, and cultural movement that led to the establishment of the Church of Scotland and the adoption of Protestantism as the country's dominant faith.

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Culture

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In Scottish history, the Kirk refers to the national church, which played a significant role in shaping the country's religious and political landscape. The term is also used in the context of the Church of Scotland and the Presbyterian Church.

How to Memorize "kirk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Scottish church or a small seafaring vessel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kirk' with 'church' or 'small seafaring vessel'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'K-I-R-K' to remember 'Kirk' stands for 'church' or 'small seafaring vessel'.

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