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Merk vs Smerk - What's the difference?

merk | smerk |

As nouns the difference between merk and smerk

is that merk is obsolete spelling of lang=en while smerk is dated form of smirk.

As verbs the difference between merk and smerk

is that merk is an alternative spelling of nodot=yes lang=en (to murder while smerk is dated form of smirk.

As an adjective smerk is

smart; jaunty; spruce.

merk

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • (to murder)
  • ----

    smerk

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) smart; jaunty; spruce
  • * Spenser
  • So smerk , so smooth, his pricked ears.

    Synonyms

    * smerky (Webster 1913)