stirk

English

[stɜːk], [stɝk]

noun
Definitions
  • (Britain) A yearling cow; a young bullock or heifer.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stirk inherited from Old English stīrc inherited from Proto-Germanic *stiurikaz (bullock), *steuraz (bull, steer) suffix from English steer.

Origin

English

steer

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