quirt
pronunciation
How to pronounce quirt in British English: UK [kwɜ:t]
How to pronounce quirt in American English: US [kwɜt]
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- Noun:
- whip with a leather thong at the end
Word Origin
- quirt (n.)
- "short-handled braided leather riding whip," 1845, from Mexican Spanish cuarta "rope," related to Spanish cuerda "rope," from Latin corda (see cord (n.)).
Example
- 1. Only inspiration of heart knows essence of human , tasting pure , entire , quirt .