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    Smirk , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Smirked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Smirking.] [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile. See Smile, v. i.] To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.
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    Smirk, n. A forced or affected smile; a simper.
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    The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered.
    Sir W. Scott.

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    Smirk, a. Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. “So smirk, so smooth.”
    Spenser.

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