: gloom, darkness
also : fog
murk adjective archaic

Example Sentences

We could not see the bottom of the lake through the murk. a robber lying unseen in the murk

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mirke, probably from Old Norse myrkr darkness; akin to Old English mirce gloom

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of murk was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Murk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murk. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

Kids Definition

murk

noun
: deep darkness or gloom

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