Plural of dirk; multiple short, straight daggers, traditionally used by Scottish Highlanders.
The plural form of dirk, a weapon name possibly from Scots/Germanic origins, with unclear ultimate etymology but possibly related to Norse or Dutch words for knife.
Scottish dirks are so historically important that they're part of formal Highland dress today—when something goes from weapon to fashion accessory, it's a sign that history itself has changed.
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