How Do You Spell STIRK?

Pronunciation: [stˈɜːk] (IPA)

The word "stirk" is a term used to describe a young bullock or heifer. Its spelling may seem unusual, but it follows the standard pronunciation rules in English. The pronunciation of "stirk" is /stɜː(ɹ)k/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "st" and "k" sounds are minimal pairs in English, making "stirk" distinct from "stark". This word's spelling is a testament to the importance of understanding English phonetics when learning to spell and read new words.

STIRK Meaning and Definition

1. A "stirk" refers to a young bovine animal, specifically a young steer or heifer just over a year old that is no longer a calf. This term mainly applies to cattle, especially in the context of early farming and husbandry practices. The word "stirk" originated from Old English and Middle English, specifically from the word "styrce," which meant a young cow or ox.

   Stirks are typically weaned from their mother's milk and have begun to forage on grass and other vegetation in pastures. They are still growing and developing, transitioning from being dependent on their mother to becoming self-sufficient. At this stage, stirks have distinct physical traits of young bovines, with noticeable body size and shape resembling adult cattle, but lacking the full maturity of an adult cow or bull.

   The term "stirk" is primarily used in British and Scottish contexts, although it can be encountered in other English-speaking regions where traditional farming practices are prevalent. In general, the word may be less commonly used in modern agricultural settings compared to the past, as industrialized farming tends to adopt different terminologies corresponding to various stages of bovine development.

2. • A young castrated male of the ox kind.

   • Scot. and prov. Eng., a young bull, ox, or heifer.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for STIRK

• atirk
• ztirk
• xtirk
• dtirk
• etirk
• wtirk
• srirk
• sfirk
• s6irk
• s5irk
• stjrk
• stkrk
• st9rk
• st8rk
• stiek
• stitk
• sti5k
• sti4k
• stirj

Etymology of STIRK

The word "stirk" has its origins in Old English. It is derived from the Old English word "styrc", which meant a young bullock or heifer. Over time, the word evolved to "stirc" in Middle English, and eventually transformed into "stirk" in Modern English. The term is primarily used in British English and Scottish English to refer to a young, newly weaned calf.

Similar spelling words for STIRK

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• strix,
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• sturrock,
• starch,
• Strose,
• styrax,
• striking.

Plural form of STIRK is STIRKS