Definitions For Yerk

Noun

YERK (plural YERKs) (archaic) A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.

Verb

{{en-verb}} (archaic) to stab. To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk. (obsolete, Scotland) To strike or lash with a whip or stick. (obsolete, Scotland) To rouse or excite. To bind or tie with a jerk.

Etymology

From Middle English ȝerken, , to move suddenly, excite, bind tightly, attack, from {{inh, en, ang, ġearcian, , to prepare, make ready}}, compare ġearc, , active, quick, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, garwakōną, , to prepare}}, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *gʰrebʰ-, , to grab, take}}. Cognate with jerk; see yare for more cognates.