| 释义 |
firk
\ˈfərk, ˈfi(ə)rk\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English ferken, from Old English fercian to convey, bring, proceed; akin to Old English faran to go, travel — more at fare
intransitive verb
1. dialect Britain : to move quickly : hasten; also : to be lively or frisky
2. dialect Britain
a. : jerk, twitch
b. : fidget, fuss
transitive verb
1. archaic : beat, strike, chastise, conquer
< I'll firk you, I'll rattle you — Thomas Gray >
2. obsolete : to get dishonestly : contrive, cheat |