kirkman

noun

kirk·​man
ˈkirkmən,
ˈkər-
plural kirkmen
1
chiefly Scottish : churchman
2
: a member or adherent of the Church of Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern dialect), from kirk + man

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kirkman was in the 14th century

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“Kirkman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kirkman. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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