Definition of "dirks" [dirks]

• Plural form of dirk. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dirk. (verb)

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• "They carried carbines, pistols, pointed knives known as dirks and equally pointed bursts of anger."
• "Some prompted by passion in the delirium of intemperance, had recource to weapons of the most deadly violence, such as dirks and pistols."
• "Section 3: All fire-arms of every description, and bowie knives and dirks, are included within the prohibition of this ordinance."