1 a church.
2 (the Kirk or the Kirk of Scotland) the Church of Scotland as distinct from the Church of England or from the Episcopal Church in Scotland.
Phrases and idioms:
Kirk-session
1 the lowest court in the Church of Scotland.
2 hist. the lowest court in other Presbyterian Churches, composed of ministers and elders.
Etymology: ME f. ON kirkja f. OE cir(i)ce CHURCH
Useful english dictionary. 2012.