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kirkyard

noun
kirk·​yard | \ ˈkirkˌyärd, ˈkərk-\

Definition of kirkyard

chiefly Scottish
: churchyard

First Known Use of kirkyard

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for kirkyard

Middle English (northern dialect) kirkyard, from kirk + yard

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