Fōlk, n.

(fōk), n.; pl. FŌLKS (20). [A-S. folc, Icel., Sw., & Dan. folk, O. H. Ger. folc, N. H. Ger. & D. volk, allied to Lith. pulkas, crowd.] People in general, or a separate class of people;—generally used in the plural, and often with a qualifying adjective; as, the old folks, the young folks, poor folks. [Colloq.]

In winter’s tedious night, sit by the fire With good old folk, and let them tell thee tales. Shak.