chark

Meaning

Noun

1. Charcoal; coke.
2. A pointed stick, which when placed with the point against another piece of wood, and spun rapidly in alternate directions with the aid of attached cords, produces enough heat by friction to create a fire; a fire drill.
3. A wine glass.
4. A Middle Eastern falcon, probably the lanner.

Verb

To reduce by strong heat, as to produce charcoal or coke; to calcine.

Verb

To make a grating sound.

Synonyms

coke

charred coal

Pronounced as (IPA)

/t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)k/

Etymology

Cognate with Scots: chork

Inherited from Middle English: charken

Inherited from Old English: ċearcian

In summary

A back-formation from charcoal (interpreted as chark coal).