kirk
n. countablen. a word used in Scotland and Northern England for a church. It usually refers to the building itself or the official Church of Scotland.
n. a church, specifically the Church of Scotland as distinct from the Church of England or other denominations. Derived from the Old Norse 'kirkja', it remains a standard term in Scots and Northern English dialects.
The old stone kirk stands on top of the hill.
Many families in the village gather at the kirk every Sunday morning for the traditional service.
While the architecture of the local kirk was modest, its historical significance to the community was immense, serving as a record of three centuries of births and marriages.
From kirk (“church”). Doublet of Church. The sense meaning fellatio is derived from the shooting of Charlie Kirk, as he was shot in the neck (“fellatio”).
Often capitalized when referring specifically to the national Church of Scotland.