What does smerk mean?
Smerk means Dated form of smirk..
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/smɜː(ɹ)k/ · noun
Dated form of smirk..
“Ah! what a capital idea! then we shall pass for sisters. I dare say I have got some old thing or other that will match yours; but you had better tell me at once what you do mean to wear.” “A gown, a pair of gloves, and a smerk”; and with this heartless expression of nonchalance Lucy glided away and escaped the impending shower.
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Smerk means Dated form of smirk..
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“Ah! what a capital idea! then we shall pass for sisters. I dare say I have got some old thing or other that will match yours; but you had better tell me at once what you do mean to wear.” “A gown, a pair of gloves, and a smerk”; and with this heartless expression of nonchalance Lucy glided away and escaped the impending shower.
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