kirk
Translation
kirk, church (in Scotland)
Examples
The old kirk stands on the hill.
The old kirk stands on the hill.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the kirk)) a church (in Scotland) The old kirk stands on the hill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: church, chapel
Etymology
From Old Norse 'kirkja', cognate with Old English 'cirice', which became 'church'.
Memory Tips
A specifically Scottish word for 'church'. Think of bagpipes and kilts outside a stone kirk.