dirk

n. a long, straight knife or dagger that is part of traditional Scottish Highland clothing.

n. a long Scottish dagger with a straight blade, traditionally worn as part of Highland dress.

“The soldier wore a traditional dirk tucked into his belt during the ceremony.”

“The historical exhibit featured an ornate eighteenth-century dirk, its hilt carved from dark wood and inlaid with silver.”

Literary

n. a small sword or dagger used by sailors in the past or worn by officers for ceremonies.

n. a ceremonial or functional fighting dagger used historically by naval officers and sailors, particularly during boarding actions.

“In the old stories, the pirate drew his dirk during the fight on the ship.”

“Midshipmen were historically issued a dirk as a sidearm, a tradition that survives today primarily in ceremonial naval dress uniforms.”

Technical · Archaic