firk

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
1. dialect Britain : to move quickly : hasten; also : to be lively or frisky
2. dialect Britain
a. : jerk, twitch
b. : fidget, fuss

I'll firk you, I'll rattle you — Thomas Gray

2. obsolete : to get dishonestly : contrive, cheat

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • ferk — ˈfərk, ˈfe(ə)rk variant of firk * * * ferk var. of firk n. and v …   Useful english dictionary

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