Defn: Gout in the hand.
CHIRAGRICAL
Chi*rag"ric*al, a.
Defn: Having the gout in the hand, or subject to that disease. Sir.
T. Browne.
CHIRETTA
Chi*ret"ta, n. Etym: [Hind. chira\'c6ta.]
Defn: A plant (Agathotes Chirayta) found in Northern India, having medicinal properties to the gentian, and esteemed as a tonic and febrifuge.
CHIRK
Chirk, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Chirp, also Creak.]
1. To shriek; to gnash; to utter harsh or shrill cries. [Obs.] All full of chirkyng was that sorry place. Cheucer.
2. To chirp like a bird. [Obs.] Chaucer.
CHIRK
Chirk, v. t.
Defn: To cheer; to enliven; as, to chirk one up. [Colloq. New Eng. ]