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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶SMIRK, v.2 To beat, belabour, to swinge (Abd. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. a corruption of Smairt, smart, in its obs. sense of to cause pain or smarting.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Smirk v.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/smirk_v2>
