|
|
Definition of Smerk
1. n. & v. See Smirk.
2. a. Smart; jaunty; spruce. See Smirk,
Definition of Smerk
1. Noun. (dated form of smirk) ¹
2. Verb. (dated form of smirk) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Smerk
1. to smirk [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: smirk
Lexicographical Neighbors of Smerk
Literary usage of Smerk
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A General Pronouncing and Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language: To by George Fulton, G. Knight (1826)
"... piece of metal uj, n. mire •rn a gun slug'gard, n. a lazy fellow : slug'gish, a.
lazy ; slothful "is, n. vent for water — v. to emit by smerk, «merk, ..."
2. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Robert S. Jameson (1828)
"To smerk, (smerk) t>. n. To smile pertly ; to seem highly pleased ; to seem
favourable ... smerk, (smerk) nJ A kind of fawning smile ; a settled smile. ..."
3. A Dictionary for Primary Schools by Noah Webster (1833)
"smerk, vt to smile wantonly. smerk, n. an affected smile. smerk, a. nice, smart.
... to soil, daub, Smirk; see smerk. Smite, vtp smote ; pp. emit, pleasure. ..."
4. Some Account of the English Stage: From the Restoration in 1660 to 1830 by John Genest (1832)
"(Scire volunt secreta domus, atque inde timeri,) smerk. " Consider, Sir, the
dignity of my Function. ... smerk. " My Orders give me authority to speak, ..."
5. A First Sketch of English Literature by Henry Morley (1912)
"Thus it was said to smerk: '' With furious zeal you prea* for discipline, With
fire And blood maintain your great Diana, Foam at the mouth when a I ..."
Other Resources:
