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sark

/sɑːk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of tight-fitting jacket or tunic, especially one with a close-fitting collar, worn as part of formal or ceremonial dress.

    - "He wore a sark of red velvet to the ball."
    - "The king's sark was embroidered with gold thread."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with sark
ark , dark , spark
Variants
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sark , sarks , Sark , Sarkese , cutty sark , cutty sarks
Etymology
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Old French 'sarque' or 'serc' meaning 'shirt' or 'tunic'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'sark' is derived from Old French.

  2. In medieval Europe, a sark was often the undergarment worn under other clothing.


Related Concepts
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  1. jacket: A type of clothing that covers the upper body and often includes sleeves.

  2. tunic: A loose-fitting garment that covers the body from the shoulders to the ankles.


Culture
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In medieval Europe, a sark was an essential part of formal or ceremonial dress. It was often made of expensive fabrics and adorned with embroidery or other decorations.

How to Memorize "sark"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tight-fitting jacket or tunic with a close-fitting collar.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sark' with the idea of a formal or ceremonial garment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'sark' starts with the same letter as 'shirt' and 'skirt'.


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