Smerk

//smɜː(ɹ)k// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Dated form of smirk. alt-of, dated

    "“Ah! what a capital idea! then we shall pass for sisters. I dare say I have got some old thing or other that will match yours; but you had better tell me at once what you do mean to wear.” “A gown, a pair of gloves, and a smerk”; and with this heartless expression of nonchalance Lucy glided away and escaped the impending shower."

Verb
  1. 1
    Dated form of smirk. alt-of, dated

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"“Ah! what a capital idea! then we shall pass for sisters. I dare say I have got some old thing or other that will match yours; but you had better tell me at once what you do mean to wear.” “A gown, a pair of gloves, and a smerk”; and with this heartless expression of nonchalance Lucy glided away and escaped the impending shower."

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