stirk


stirk

noun \ˈstərk\

Definition of STIRK

British
: a young bull or cow especially between one and two years old

Origin of STIRK

Middle English, from Old English stirc; akin to Middle Low German sterke young cow and perhaps to Gothic stairo sterile animal — more at sterile
First Known Use: before 12th century

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