v. E. Anglian. [Of obscure origin. Cf. SPIRK.] intr. To shoot or spring up. Also of persons: To brighten or cheer up.
1691. Ray, S. & E. Co. Words, 115. To Spurk up, to Spring, shoot or brisk up.
1823. E. Moor, Suffolk Words, s.v., Como spurk up, here’s your sweet-hart a coming.
1847. Halliw., Spurk, to rise up quickly. East.
