Kirk \Kirk\ (k[~e]rk), n. [Scot.; cf. Icel. kirkja, of Greek
   origin. See Church.]
   A church or the church, in the various senses of the word;
   esp., the Church of Scotland as distinguished from other
   reformed churches, or from the Roman Catholic Church. [Scot.]
   --Jamieson.
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	kirk
    n 1: a Scottish church